Manufacturing Technician

Viaphoton; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; 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 builds custom-engineered fiber optic solutions powering AI infrastructure, data centers, and 5G networks. In Naperville, IL, we seek a dependable, hardworking manufacturing professional to optimize fiber optic production: you’ll run experiments, analyze data, and drive improvements with operators and engineers to manufacture faster and better every day.

You’ll set up equipment, build prototypes, perform tests, and provide training on standardized processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in engineering or related field.
• Experience using CAD software to support manufacturing processes, SolidWorks preferred.
• Can perform dimensional measurements and geometric tolerancing.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Spanish language is 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

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Dimensional measurement

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We are changing the norm by being customer-focused, technology-led.
viaPhoton builds custom-engineered fiber optic solutions that power AI infrastructure, data centers, and 5G networks for some of the biggest names in tech. 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 dependable, hardworking people who take pride in their work and want to grow with us.

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

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.