Quality Line Inspector

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

Location: Naperville, IL

Schedule: Mon–Fri 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Compensation: $17 per hour, plus a $2,000 prepaid card for medical expenses (prorated based on start date)

Who We Are

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

Your eye for detail keeps our products meeting the highest standards before they ship to major data centers and clients. You’ll perform inspections at every stage of production, use specialized test equipment, and catch issues early. This is critical work that directly enhances our customers trust.

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• Have an associate degree in Engineering Technology or a 2-year diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Optical fields highly preferred, but not required
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude is more valuable than direct experience
• Have 5+ years of industrial experience in a manufacturing environment (a plus, but not required)
• Have careful attention to detail and can use precision inspection equipment
• Are willing to travel as needed
• Can work methodically on detailed, repetitive inspection tasks

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
• Shift differential for 2nd shift
• Overtime eligibility

We’re 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.