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VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.\nProgram Description:\nKick-start your professional adventure in our R&D Excellence Centers by joining multiple expert teams in an international rotation program. During this 2 year program you will be able to develop your skills at the forefront of leading edge technology, while also earning a competitive salary and complete benefits and that’s just the beginning! Once you complete this exciting program, you will continue your career within VIAVI collaborating with and contributing to your designated team.\nYou will directly contribute to our solutions which are effectively used in a high variety of industries as we enable our customers to adapt and thrive by transforming complexity through visibility and actionable insight.\nAbout us:\nVIAVI Engineers work with teammates to solve problems and build innovative software and hardware solutions that help our customers design, deploy and optimize all types of networks which enable their customers cell phone data and voice services for 5G, 4G and all types of wireless networks, enable cable systems and services, enable high speed data centers to operate, enable aircraft to fly safely, and enable your local government, police, fire departments, and military to operate radio communication.\nIn addition, VIAVI Engineers build modern software systems to assure that all forms of information communication provide high level service to customers.\n• The Indianapolis location will be home to 1 (possibly more) new hire. There will be a few different skillsets considered and the team will choose the best option and skillset after the interviews.\nDuties & Responsibilities:\nWhat You'll Do\nDesign and model components, enclosures, and assemblies using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)\nPerform basic stress, thermal, and tolerance analysis to validate design decisions\nBuild and test prototypes, iterating based on results\nSupport Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews in collaboration with manufacturing partners\nWrite clear, detailed assembly work instructions for production teams\nCollaborate cross-functionally with electrical and hardware engineers on integrated systems combining optics, electronics, and mechanical housings/PCBA interfaces\nContribute to material selection and manufacturing process decisions (machining, injection molding, casting, sheet metal)\nDocument design work and maintain organized records of revisions and test results\nPre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:\nRequirements:\nWe look for people who are enthusiastic about innovation and cutting-edge technologies to provide products to customers. If you are passionate about product quality and thrive on collaborating and communicating with Agile teams and leadership regarding designs, project progress and issue resolution, then VIAVI is a good place for you! You will also be expected to demonstrate an ability to continuously learn relevant new technologies, tools, methods and processes to leverage in your solutions.\nWe're looking for an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team, supporting the design, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical components and assemblies that integrate optics, electronics, and PCBA interfaces. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to grow their skills across the full product development lifecycle - from CAD modeling through prototyping and into production support.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field\nProficiency in a 3D CAD tool (SolidWorks preferred)\nSome exposure to material selection and common manufacturing processes: machining, injection molding, casting, and sheet metal\nSome engineering related experience outside of the classroom environment like an internship/Co-Op, hackathon, research project, or related experience.\nDemonstrated skills in time management and ability work in a collaborative/team environment\nCapability to quickly adapt to new projects and changing priorities when needed.\nAbility/Desire to work on a temporary assignment in another country/location\nPreferred Qualifications\nInternship, co-op, or academic project experience with prototype build and test\nFamiliarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)\nExposure to electro-mechanical or optomechanical system design\nCoursework or project experience involving FEA/simulation tools\nWhat We're Looking For\nA curious, hands-on problem solver who's comfortable moving between CAD screen time and the prototype bench, communicates clearly with teammates across disciplines, and is eager to learn the practical realities of taking a design from concept to manufactured product.\nIf you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.\nVIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - 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