Automation Engineer
viaPhoton•Naperville, IL
•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite
About The Position
viaPhoton is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and build one-of-a-kind automation machines that power fiber optic manufacturing. This is a hands-on role where you will solve complex problems integrating machine vision, precision motion control, and mechanical design. You will own projects from concept through deployment and see your solutions directly improve how the company produces for the world's biggest cloud providers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- At least 3 years delivering end-to-end industrial automation solutions from concept to deployment
- Designed, fabricated, and deployed new automation machines that meaningfully improve factory output and quality
- Hands-on experience with motion control systems, vision systems, and embedded hardware like Jetson Nano and Raspberry Pi
- Proficient in SolidWorks, Python, C/C++, and PLC programming (Siemens or Allen Bradley)
Nice To Haves
- 5 to 10 years of experience delivering end-to-end industrial automation solutions from concept to deployment
Responsibilities
- Design and build novel automation machines from concept through deployment, integrating machine vision, precision motion control, and custom mechanical assemblies
- Bridge automation and human process, integrating complex mechanized systems into highly optimized manual manufacturing workflows
- Own the full design cycle in SolidWorks, from initial concept and part design to physical prototyping, iteration, and troubleshooting
- Improve what exists, applying design experiments and statistical analysis to refine and evolve machines over time
- Collaborate constantly across engineering, operations, and production teams to deliver solutions that actually work on the floor
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
