Maintenance Technician, Automation

viaPhoton•Naperville, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

viaPhoton is hiring an onsite Maintenance Technician, Automation in Naperville, Illinois. The role involves building and maintaining custom automation equipment and diagnosing and repairing high-precision hardware to support production. The technician will work across mechanical, electrical, and optical components and collaborate with engineers and operators to troubleshoot equipment and communicate observations. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Compensation is $30.00 to $37.00 per hour, depending on experience and certifications, plus a $2,000 prepaid card for medical expenses, prorated based on the start date.

Requirements

Have 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience in a technical or engineering environment.
Have exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, and software.
Be familiar with diagnostic tools such as multimeters, calipers, feeler gauges, and microscopes.
Be able to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and communicate findings clearly to engineers and operators.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related field; the degree is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Build and assemble custom automation equipment from the ground up, including mechanical, electrical, and optical components.
Diagnose and repair equipment issues by replacing parts, re-soldering connections, realigning optics, and recalibrating sensors.
Calibrate and maintain equipment within precise tolerances using tools such as calipers, feeler gauges, and microscopes.
Work with cameras and lenses, machined parts, computer components, electrical systems, and 3D-printed parts.
Troubleshoot alongside engineers and work with operators to translate observations from the production floor into actionable diagnostic information.