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VIAVI Solutions · 1 day ago

R&D Engineering Development Program (EDP)

Santa Rosa, CA USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$67K/yr - $124K/yr

VIAVI Solutions is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions. The Engineering Development Program (EDP) is designed for recent engineering graduates to develop technical and leadership skills through rotations in various functional areas, ultimately preparing them for a role in Optical Thin Film Coating Process Engineering.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Over the two years of the program, complete courses in key VIAVI technology areas such as:

Vacuum Technology

Optical Thin Film Coating Design

Glow Discharge Processes and Plasmas

Evaporative and Sputter Deposition Processes

Introduction to Color and Appearance

During the first year, develop optical coating process engineering skills through rotations such as:

Materials Characterization Laboratory

Program Management & Quality Engineering Group

R&D Coating Development Group

Chemistry Processes

Short Rotations in Environmental Health and Safety, Color Metrology, and Optical Sensors

Complete projects in each rotation, with contributions including:

Assisting in trouble-shooting problems through materials analysis and other means

Developing coating processes for manufacturing optical coatings

Applying program management and quality systems in projects in operations groups

Documenting work in informal memos as well as formal reports

Presenting information on projects to fellow engineers and management

During the second year, transition into a process engineering role in a VIAVI operations group

Qualification

Optical Thin Film CoatingVacuum TechnologySputter DepositionMatLabMaterials CharacterizationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Minimum B.S. in related Engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, or other Physical Science

GPA of 3.0 or higher

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen or National, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, Refugee, or Temporary Resident granted amnesty