Fiber Optics Quality Inspector – 1st/2nd Shift, Growth

viaPhoton; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 46,838,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO

2 floating holidays

Job summary

viaPhoton is seeking detail-oriented inspectors for fiber optic terminations who will verify quality at multiple production stages. You will use inspection microscopes and test equipment to ensure quality before shipments to data centers and clients.

This role emphasizes accuracy, traceability, and adherence to IEC/TIA standards. Ideal candidates bring an engineering-technology background or related diploma, plus willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a 2-year diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Optical fields highly preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of industrial experience in a manufacturing environment (a plus, but not required)
• Careful attention to detail and ability to use precision inspection equipment
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Can work methodically on detailed, repetitive inspection tasks

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspection of fiber optic connector terminations (LC, SC, MPO/MTP, MMC) using inspection microscopes per IEC/TIA standards
• Measure and validate optical performance including insertion loss and return loss
• Conduct line audits to monitor manufacturing processes for compliance and identify trends
• Accurately record inspection results, test data, and document any nonconformances for traceability
• Initiate containment actions when nonconforming material is detected and support first article and NPI inspections
• Support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action activities

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Methodical

Travel willingness

Using precision inspection equipment

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

2-year diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Optical fields

Tools

Inspection microscopes

Job description

viaPhoton is seeking detail-oriented inspectors for fiber optic terminations who will verify quality at multiple production stages. You will use inspection microscopes and test equipment to ensure quality before shipments to data centers and clients.

This role emphasizes accuracy, traceability, and adherence to IEC/TIA standards. Ideal candidates bring an engineering-technology background or related diploma, plus willingness to learn.