Manufacturing Technician

viaPhotonNaperville, Illinois, United States · Posted 2 months ago

Full-timeEst. 65,000 USD

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)

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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
Click here to view our full benefits overview.

Location: Naperville, IL

Schedule: Mon–Fri | Onsite

Compensation: $60,000 to $70,000 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.