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This Senior Electrical/Electronic Technician position balances two priorities: keeping manufacturing operations equipment running, and supporting new capital project work - machine installations, system upgrades, and next-generation automation platforms.\n Key Responsibilities\nProvide Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician support for manufacturing equipment and systems, including some off-hours support.\n\nAssist and lead in troubleshooting, problem analysis, data collection, and training on complex manufacturing equipment.\n\nPerform installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of spectrophotometers and related optical measurement equipment.\n\nTroubleshoot PLC-controlled manufacturing systems (Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal, Mitsubishi GX Developer), including ladder logic analysis.\n\nCalibrate analytical and production equipment in accordance with quality standards and documented procedures.\n\nAssist with and manage equipment installation, qualification, commissioning, and acceptance testing.\n\nDiagnose electrical, mechanical, vacuum system, optical, and control system failures using standard test and measurement equipment.\n\nEnsure compliance with safety procedures related to high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, compressed gases, chemicals, and cleanroom operations.\n\nProvide detailed, up-to-date documentation of electrical systems, including schematics, assemblies, BOMs, and CAD documentation.\n\nSome limited travel may be required to support Manufacturing Operations\n\nPre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:\n Required Qualifications\nAssociate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology or equivalent (required).\n\nMinimum of eight years of experience as an Electrical/Electronic Technician with a high degree of autonomy.\n\nStrong background in circuit theory, with the ability to troubleshoot a wide range of systems, equipment controls, and power circuits.\n\nExperience supporting automation in 24/7 or continuous production environments.\n\nAble to work independently with minimal supervision.\n\nStrong organizational and communication skills to maintain effectiveness and efficiency.\n\nMust be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. 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Familiarity with metrology equipment such as Agilent, Perkin Elmer, Bruker, and Shimadzu UV-Vis, NIR, and FTIR\n\nHands-on experience maintaining vacuum coating equipment, vacuum pumps, deposition systems, and process controls.\n\nWorking knowledge of vacuum technology, pressure measurement, leak detection, and vacuum system diagnostics.\n\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 - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.\nJob Posting Pay Range:\n39to\n72Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. 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