Test Equipment Technician

VIAVI Solutions

Rapid City, USonsitePosted Jul 20, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listed

Skills

excel

About the role

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:

Position Summary

The Test Equipment Technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production equipment in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. The technician will ensure product quality by monitoring the performance of the equipment and will utilize their mechanical proficiency to conduct machine troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Ensure timely completion of PMs, calibrations and work orders

Provide initial troubleshooting and hands-on support for equipment breakdowns

Responsible for maintenance (emergency, corrective and preventative), testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of a variety manufacturing equipment

Ensure equipment the is operating efficiently within specified requirements

Assists with equipment deviation investigations and CAPA execution

Work with vendors to get quotes on replacement parts and secure onsite support

Identify and implement strategies to improve machine downtime and set-up/ teardown / changeover efficiency.

Reads and interprets equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service

Ensures equipment manuals and work instruction changes needed are properly elevated and communicated to Engineering

Tracks Tester service parts inventory and consumable parts for Testing.

Additional Support:

Help identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Assist with equipment modifications and validation activities

Assist with the installation, setup and qualification of new or modified equipment

Comply with all established safety requirements

Basic Qualifications:

Associate’s degree/Trade School graduate in a relevant technical field

3+ years’ experience in an industrial environment with equipment technician responsibilities

OR

High school graduate or equivalent

5+ years’ experience in an industrial environment with equipment technician responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

The aptitude to correctly troubleshoot and correct problems with a variety of equipment.

Soldering of wires and SMT components, Electrical measurements with multi-Meter, ability to follow and perform calibration checks and maintenance with specialized test equipment,

Able to work independently on off-shifts and call-ins to troubleshoot and repair equipment on an emergency basis

Prior experience with AC and DC electrical circuits and troubleshooting electrical problems for manufacturing equipment

Correctly read and understand electrical wiring diagrams, electronic schematics, engineering diagrams, isometrics and P&ID drawings

Set priorities and successfully adapt to current and changing business needs!

Proficient computer skills in Excel and Word to create, amend and modify documents for individual and team use

Must be a committed team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture and work closely with shift team to achieve goals. This schedule will include holidays, and weekends; over-time may be required

Must be available by phone call at all hours for 24/7 operations. (This will include nights, holidays, and weekends)

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

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

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