Manufacturing Technician

viaPhoton; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% match

Flexible PTO

10 paid holidays

Monthly team events

Job summary

viaPhoton is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to optimize fiber optic manufacturing processes in Naperville, IL. You will run experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with engineers to implement improvements, while supporting daily production setup and equipment maintenance.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with CAD-enabled processes, prototype building, and data-driven problem solving. Proficiency in Lean methods and GD&T will help drive efficiency and quality. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in engineering or related field.
• Experience using CAD software to support manufacturing processes, with SolidWorks preferred.
• Can perform dimensional measurements and GD&T.
• Are familiar with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Bring careful troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis.
• Speak Spanish (a plus, but not required).

Responsibilities

• Support daily production setup to align with production schedules and keep manufacturing operations running
• Build prototypes and make equipment recommendations for new products
• Collaborate with the process team to run tests, experiments, and data analysis that identify process improvements
• Perform equipment setup, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime
• Collect and analyze process data, generate reports, and present findings that drive continuous improvement
• Provide technical support and training to production associates on standardized processes

Skills

CAD software

GD&T

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Spanish (optional)

Education

Associate's degree or higher in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Who We Are

We are changing the norm by being customer-focused, technology-led. viaPhoton is reimagining fiber optic manufacturing for the AI era. We design and deliver custom-engineered, end-to-end fiber connectivity solutions for the data centers, 5G networks, and AI infrastructure shaping the next decade, and our customers need them in weeks, not months. In five years we've grown to a team of 200+ and 4x'd our revenue in the last year alone, and we're just getting started. We're looking for people who want to do their best work with a team that's moving fast.

About the Role

You’ll optimize fiber optic manufacturing processes by working hands-on with equipment, operators, and engineers. This role bridges technical know-how with practical production reality. You’ll run experiments, analyze data, identify improvements, and help us manufacture faster and better every day.

• Support daily production setup to align with production schedules and keep manufacturing operations running
• Build prototypes and make equipment recommendations for new products
• Collaborate with the process team to run tests, experiments, and data analysis that identify process improvements
• Perform equipment setup, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime
• Collect and analyze process data, generate reports, and present findings that drive continuous improvement
• Provide technical support and training to production associates on standardized processes

What You’ll Bring

• Have an associate’s degree or higher in engineering or a related field
• Have experience using CAD software to support manufacturing processes, with SolidWorks preferred
• Can perform dimensional measurements and geometric tolerancing
• Are familiar with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
• Bring careful troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis
• Speak Spanish (a plus, but not required)

What's in it for you?

• Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
• 401(k) with 4% 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

Manufacturing Technician JD

Location

Naperville, IL

Schedule

Mon–Fri | Onsite

Compensation

$60,000 to $70,000 base, plus annual bonus

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

At viaPhoton, we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We reinforce this through our core values and beliefs as well as our processes and strategic goals. We remind team members to seek various viewpoints, learn and be hungry with curiosity, and gain trust.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, health condition, genetic information, marital or family status, military or veteran status, socioeconomic background, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations and adjustments throughout the hiring process. If you need one, please let us know. Any personal data you share with us is handled confidentially and in line with applicable data protection law.