Process Engineer

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 manufacturing processes behind our fiber optic products, designing, optimizing, and improving the way we produce at scale. This is the natural step up from our Process Technician role and a great fit for a new grad or early-career engineer. You'll run experiments, solve problems at the root, guide continuous improvement, and even get out to some of the world's most advanced data centers to see where our fiber lands.

Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing fiber optic products

Plan and run tests, experiments, and designed experiments (DOEs), using data to improve processes

Troubleshoot equipment and processes to minimize downtime, and manage calibration, setup, and maintenance

Guide continuous improvement and support new product introduction with product development and quality teams

Provide occasional field support, including the chance to step inside some of the world's most advanced data centers (10% travel)

What You'll Bring

Have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (1+ years of experience, and new grads are welcome)

Have experience with CAD software, SolidWorks preferred (academic use is fine)

Are proficient with dimensional measurements, GD&T, calibration, and working with process data using statistical tools

Bring strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail

Are familiar with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods; bilingual Spanish is a bonus

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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

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Location: Naperville, IL

Schedule: Mon–Fri | Onsite, up to 10% travel

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 base + 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.