Automation Maintenance Technician - Hands-On Precision & Optics

viaPhoton; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with 4% match

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Team events

Overtime eligibility

Tool & certification reimbursement

Benefits overview

Job summary

viaPhoton is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician in Naperville, IL to build and maintain automation equipment for high-precision systems. You will diagnose and repair issues hands-on, realign optics, and recalibrate sensors to ensure peak production performance.

This role interfaces with engineers and operators daily. You will use calipers, feeler gauges, microscopes, and other tools to maintain tight tolerances and verify component alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering on file.
• 1–2 years hands-on engineering experience in a technical setting.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble custom automation equipment across mechanical, electrical, and optical domains.
• Diagnose and repair equipment issues hands-on, replacing parts and realigning components.
• Calibrate equipment with precision using calipers, feeler gauges, and microscopes.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators to translate observations into actions.
• Maintain equipment and support production with troubleshooting.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Diagnostics tools

Reading schematics

Cross-discipline exposure

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Calipers

Feeler gauges

Microscopes

Job description

viaPhoton is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician in Naperville, IL to build and maintain automation equipment for high-precision systems. You will diagnose and repair issues hands-on, realign optics, and recalibrate sensors to ensure peak production performance.

This role interfaces with engineers and operators daily. You will use calipers, feeler gauges, microscopes, and other tools to maintain tight tolerances and verify component alignment.