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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 The Role VIAVI Solutions manufactures advanced optical thin-film and pigment coating products across a 24/7 production environment in SantaRosa,CA, with additional sites in China and Arizona. This Controls Engineer position balances two priorities: keeping automation running in an active manufacturing operation, and leading new capital project work—machine installations, system upgrades, and next-generation automation platforms. For the right candidate, this role has a clear path into engineering leadership and management of VIAVI's Automation Controls group.Key Responsibilities Resolve PLC/HMI faults rapidly to restore productionSupport planned maintenance windows and change deploymentsDrive root cause analysis and corrective actionsImprove control logic, alarming, and system reliabilityPartner closely with maintenance and operations teamsOwn automation scope on new machine installationsDefine PLC/HMI/network architecture for new systemsManage vendors, FAT/SAT, and project documentationCommission and validate systems into OperationsPre‑Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Automation, or equivalent experience5+ years in industrial controls/automation in a manufacturing environmentPLC programming: Siemens Step7 / TIA Portal or Mitsubishi GX DeveloperExperience supporting automation in 24/7 or continuous production environmentsProgramming with Visual Studio, C#End‑to‑end ownership of capital project automation scopeHMI development, industrial networking, SQL databases, source code managementStrong troubleshooting skills; ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDExcellent communication skills; occasional international travel requiredPreferred Skills Allen‑Bride / Rockwell or Honeywell PLC platformsLabVIEW, Wonderware System Platform, Oracle, Linux, Windows administrationVision systems, vacuum coating processes, optics knowledgePrior team‑lead experienceLeadership & Management Growth Path High performers will have the opportunity to eventually lead the Controls team technically and move into formal management of VIAVI's Automation Controls Engineering group. Growth is supported through stretch assignments, leadership visibility, and formal development planning.Benefits Job Posting Pay Range: 134,400 to 249,600. 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.VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr