Fiber Optics Quality Inspector: Precision QC

viaPhoton; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with 4% match

Flexible PTO

12 holidays incl. 2 floating

Monthly team events

Shift differential

OT eligibility

Job summary

viaPhoton is seeking an attentive inspector to join our Naperville manufacturing team. You will perform in-process and final inspection of fiber optic connector terminations (LC, SC, MPO/MTP, MMC) using inspection microscopes per IEC/TIA standards, ensuring products meet the highest quality before shipping to data centers.

You will measure optical performance, document results, and support containment actions, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Must have strong eye for detail and ability to perform precise inspections.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to travel as needed for assignments.
• Comfort with methodical, 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

Travel readiness

Repetitive inspection discipline

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Tech or 2-year diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Optical

Job description

viaPhoton is seeking an attentive inspector to join our Naperville manufacturing team. You will perform in-process and final inspection of fiber optic connector terminations (LC, SC, MPO/MTP, MMC) using inspection microscopes per IEC/TIA standards, ensuring products meet the highest quality before shipping to data centers.

You will measure optical performance, document results, and support containment actions, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve processes.