Electrical Automation Engineer

viaPhoton • Naperville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

viaPhoton is seeking an Electrical Automation Engineer to own electrical design for custom automation machines used in fiber optic manufacturing. The work spans printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and complete electrical enclosures, from greenfield concepts through legacy redesigns, validation, and deployment. The role combines machine vision, precision motion control, and electrical safety, with designs intended to improve production for major cloud providers.

The engineer will develop and deploy real-time computer vision systems, validate enclosures against applicable safety standards, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to deliver solutions that work on the manufacturing floor. The position is onsite in Naperville, Illinois, Monday through Friday. The base salary range is $75,000 to $100,000, plus an annual bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Motion Controls, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience delivering solutions from concept to deployment.
• Experience designing, documenting, and fabricating electrical cabinets.
• Hands-on experience with motion control, including stepper and servo motors, solenoids, and collaborative robots.
• Experience integrating sensors, including cameras, RFID, and proximity sensors.
• Proficiency with PCBA design and test tools.
• Programming experience in Python, C/C++, and PLC ladder programming.

Nice To Haves

• A cross-disciplined background.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical design of automation machines and PCBAs, from greenfield concepts to legacy redesigns.
• Build automation machines that integrate machine vision, precision motion control, and creative design.
• Validate electrical enclosures for human and environmental safety against standards such as 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 with engineering, operations, and production teams to deliver solutions that work on the manufacturing floor.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
• 401(k) with company match; match vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period.
• Flexible paid time off that grows over time.
• 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
• Monthly team events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level