Mechanical Design Engineer - Thermal Simulation at Viavi Solutions, LLC in Wichita, Kansas

Job Description:

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team developing cutting edge test products for the latest fixed and wireless communication systems. You will be working on the mechanical development of components and sub-systems from concept through to release for manufacture, including supporting products in manufacture. Main components typically include sheet metal housings, CNC machined shielding, custom cables, labels, PCB assemblies and fittings.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a contributor and where necessary the sole Mechanical Engineer, as part of a multidisciplinary project team.




• Takes responsibility for the mechanical development of components, subsystems and systems ensuring designs are robust, fully documented, prototyped, tested and successfully introduced into production within the specified time scales.




• Ensure all designs are supported by theoretical calculations, thermal and stress analysis results, reviews and prototypes where appropriate.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• Bachelor’s Degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related subject covering Mechanical Engineering and Design




• Good working knowledge of FLOEFD or similar MCAD thermal simulation package




• Good working knowledge of CREO and/or Solidworks or any similar MCAD package including stress analysis.




• Tolerance stack-up analysis to meet the dimensional objectives of the design.




• Designing and producing manufacturing drawings using GD&T techniques. (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance)




• Familiar with 3D printing and additive manufacturing for prototyping




• Understanding of the product development process, from concept to launch




• Aptitude to learn and apply tools to ensure designs are robust, reliable and optimized for production




• Ability to assess and identify the most cost-effective solution in all design work




• Accustomed to following the principles of good Engineering practice with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail




• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressurized environment with minimum supervision




• Strong collaboration and team working skills, including cross-functionally, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships across all level




• Ability to influence senior stakeholders




• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written




• The ability to work within multiple and/or complex projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment




• Ability to mentor and coach the same or junior levels




• Ability to solve complex issues using in-depth evaluation methods and techniques




• Contributes to strategic decision-making

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

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