Fiber Optic Mechanical Design Engineer

ViaPhoton; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage on

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO

10 paid holidays including 2 floating

Job summary

viaPhoton seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design new fiber optic products from concept to customer delivery in Naperville, IL. You will blend creativity with practical problem-solving and work with sales and operations to turn customer problems into elegant mechanical solutions.

You will create CAD models in SolidWorks, lead the design process with BOMs, FEA, and cost analysis, and build prototypes with vendors to ensure fit and functionality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Conceptual design experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design new products with sales, operations, and engineering teams.
• Create CAD models and drawings from sketches and verbal direction using SolidWorks.
• Lead design process including CAD, drawings, BOM, FEA and cost analysis.
• Analyze existing products to identify cost-reduction opportunities while preserving design integrity.
• Build prototypes and coordinate with vendors to source and quote components.

Skills

Self-directed mindset

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

viaPhoton seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design new fiber optic products from concept to customer delivery in Naperville, IL. You will blend creativity with practical problem-solving and work with sales and operations to turn customer problems into elegant mechanical solutions.

You will create CAD models in SolidWorks, lead the design process with BOMs, FEA, and cost analysis, and build prototypes with vendors to ensure fit and functionality.