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About viaPhoton

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 own the electrical design of one-of-a-kind automation machines that power fiber optic manufacturing, from PCBAs to full electrical enclosures. This is hands-on work that brings together machine vision, precision motion control, and electrical safety. You'll see projects through from concept to deployment and watch your designs improve how we produce for the world's biggest cloud providers.

Own the electrical design of automation machines and PCBAs, from greenfield concepts to legacy redesigns

Build novel automation machines that bring together machine vision, precision motion control, and creative design

Validate electrical enclosures for human and environmental safety against standards like UL508A, NFPA 79, and ISO 13849

Develop and deploy computer vision systems for real-time applications, including camera calibration, lighting, and micron-level resolution

Collaborate across engineering, operations, and production teams to deliver solutions that work on the floor

What You'll Bring

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Motion Controls, or a related field

3 to 5 years delivering solutions from concept to deployment

Have designed, documented, and fabricated electrical cabinets

Hands-on experience with motion control (stepper and servo motors, solenoids, collaborative robots) and sensor integration (camera, RFID, proximity)

Proficiency with PCBA design and test tools, plus programming in Python, C/C++, and PLC ladder programming (a cross-disciplined background is a plus)

What's in it for you?

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

Monthly team events

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Location: Naperville, IL

Schedule: Mon–Fri | Onsite

Compensation: $75,000 to $100,000 base, plus annual bonus

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. Apply today.

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.