Manufacturing Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage from day 1

401(k) with 4% match

Flexible PTO

10 paid holidays

Job summary

viaPhoton in Naperville, Illinois is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize fiber-optic manufacturing processes. The role involves hands-on work with equipment, running experiments, and collaborating with teams to enhance production and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred), and strong troubleshooting skills. Benefits include health coverage from day one, a 401(k) match, and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in engineering or a related field.
• Experience using CAD software to support manufacturing processes.
• Ability to perform dimensional measurements and geometric tolerancing.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production setup to align with production schedules.
• Build prototypes and make equipment recommendations.
• Collaborate with the process team for tests and data analysis.
• Perform equipment setup, calibration, and maintenance.
• Collect and analyze process data, generating reports.
• Provide technical support and training to associates.

Skills

CAD software usage

Dimensional measurements

Lean Manufacturing principles

Troubleshooting skills

Spanish language skills

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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.

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

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in engineering or a related field
• Experience using CAD software to support manufacturing processes, with SolidWorks preferred
• Ability to perform dimensional measurements and geometric tolerancing
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis
• Spanish language skills (a plus, but not required)

Benefits

• Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
• 401(k) with 4% match, vesting immediately after a 90‑day waiting period
• Flexible PTO that grows over time
• 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays

Compensation

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

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

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.