Electrical Automation Engineer

viaPhoton • Naperville, IL

9d • $75,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves owning the electrical design of unique automation machines for fiber optic manufacturing, encompassing PCBAs and full electrical enclosures. It's a hands-on position that integrates machine vision, precision motion control, and electrical safety. The engineer will manage projects from concept through deployment, contributing to the improvement of production processes for major cloud providers.

Requirements

• 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
• Programming in Python, C/C++
• PLC ladder programming

Nice To Haves

• A cross-disciplined background is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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