Electrical Engineer

viaPhoton; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Team events

Job summary

viaPhoton in Naperville, IL, seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to own the electrical design of automation machines and PCBAs, from concept to deployment. You will integrate machine vision, motion control, and safety into enclosures and control systems deployed on the factory floor.

You will validate enclosures to UL508A, NFPA 79, and ISO 13849, and develop real-time computer vision systems for calibration and sensing. This onsite role offers growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Motion Controls, or related field.
• 3+ years delivering solutions from concept to deployment.
• Hands-on experience with motion control and sensor integration.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical design of automation machines and PCBAs from concept to deployment.
• Build automation machines integrating machine vision and motion control.
• Validate electrical enclosures for UL508A, NFPA 79, ISO 13849.
• Develop and deploy computer vision systems for real-time applications.
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, and production teams.

Job description

You'll own the electrical design of one-of-a-kind automation machines that power fiber optic manufacturing, from PCBAs to full electrical enclosures. This is hands-on work that brings together machine vision, precision motion control, and electrical safety. You'll see projects through from concept to deployment and watch your designs improve how we produce for the world's biggest cloud providers.

• Own the electrical design of automation machines and PCBAs, from greenfield concepts to legacy redesigns
• Build novel automation machines that bring together machine vision, precision motion control, and creative design
• Validate electrical enclosures for human and environmental safety against standards like UL508A, NFPA 79, and ISO 13849
• Develop and deploy computer vision systems for real-time applications, including camera calibration, lighting, and micron-level resolution
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, and production teams to deliver solutions that work on the floor

What You'll Bring

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Motion Controls, or a related field
• 3+ years delivering solutions from concept to deployment
• Have designed, documented, and fabricated electrical cabinets
• Hands-on experience with motion control (stepper and servo motors, solenoids, collaborative robots) and sensor integration (camera, RFID, proximity)
• Proficiency with PCBA design and test tools, plus programming in Python, C/C++, and PLC ladder programming (a cross-disciplined background is a plus)

What's in it for you?

• Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
• 401(k) with match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
• Flexible PTO that grows over time
• 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
• Monthly team events
• Click here to view our full benefits overview.

Schedule: Mon-Fri | Onsite

Compensation: $75,000 to $100,000 base, plus annual bonus

We're building something big, and we want good people along for the ride. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.