Co-ordinate front end research programs – prototypes, evaluation, reports
As technical lead for new product development programs
Develop or support the development of requirements, specifications, and test plan.
Create and manage the detailed R&D schedule, provide input to resourcing plan
Interact with the Project Manager to support gate reviews, regular progress updates, and issue escalations
Participate in all technical reviews on owned programs. Possibly lead reviews in area of expertise.
R&D contact prime for operations as the product moves from core development to NPI to full factory deployment in a low cost manufacturing environment (i.e. offshore)
Technical authority – longer term: As product familiarity grows, possible design authority role on a product family – this implies:
Roadmap input, architecture input
Life cycle R&D point of contact – factory ECO’s, Work instruction change verification, factory escalations, EOL issues
Customer technical issues.
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements
Required Qualifications
Degree in Physics, Eng. Physics. Advanced degrees in the same preferred. Degrees in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering will be considered if combined with experience in optics
Proven background in product or systems development.
5+ years of experience in new product development
Experience working with multi-discipline teams in a collaborative environment
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Proven attention to detail – compliance matrices, technical reports.
Experience providing technical presentations to management.
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.
Job Posting Pay Range
Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.
