viaPhoton is reimagining fiber optic manufacturing for the AI era. We design and deliver custom‑engineered, end‑to‑end fiber connectivity solutions for data centers, 5G networks, and AI infrastructure. Our customers need them in weeks, not months. In five years we have grown to a team of 200+ and 4x our revenue in the last year alone, and we are just getting started. We are looking for people who want to do their best work with a team that moves fast.
About the RoleYou will drive execution of our most important engineering projects from concept through production, acting as the connector between engineering, business, and manufacturing. You’ll ensure complex work is completed on time and within budget, managing technical projects, leading teams through problems, and delivering results.
- Drive product development, automation, and process engineering projects and initiatives from concept to completion
- Collaborate across business, engineering, and production teams to define and achieve project success
- Identify and resolve key project risks and issues, keeping teams aligned and focused
- Communicate project status to leadership and stakeholders with clear reporting on plans, risks, and progress
- Create new methodologies and solutions to support company growth and help the team scale
- BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
- Experience leading development, automation, or process engineering programs from concept through production
- Experience overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery across cross‑functional teams
- Ability to balance competing stakeholder needs and build comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Self‑directed, quick to learn new things, and flexible as priorities shift
- Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
- 401(k) with 4% match, vesting immediately after a 90‑day waiting period
- Flexible PTO that grows over time
- 10 paid holidays, including two floating holidays
- Monthly team events
Location: Naperville, IL
Schedule: Mon–Fri | Onsite
Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000 base, plus annual bonus
We are 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.
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