Lead Automation Engineer

2 weeks ago


Aurora, United States viaPhoton Full time

We are seeking an exceptional Lead Automation Engineer to join our growing Engineering team.


Who We Are

viaPhoton sits at the intersection of innovation and customer service. Our technology platform utilizes modern tools including AI, automation, and robotics to deliver differentiated connectivity solutions to the Data Center and 5G industries. Our technology platform allows us to engineer new products 10x faster than our competitors.


We are one of the fastest growing startups. In just over 2 years, we grew revenues to $40+ MM annualized and hired 130+ employees. We have raised $100+ MM in capital and expect to more than double annualized revenues by year-end. And we have only just gotten started -- our ambition is to become the market leader of the $100+ BN connectivity industry.


If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, like problem-solving, and thrive under a culture of innovation, we would love to hear from you


We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking automation engineer who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. In the first 24 months, assignments will include experience in a variety of key roles as the team builds the business.


What you will do

  • As a Lead Automation Engineer, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to deeply understand assembly processes and develop more efficient and automated ways to improve operational performance.
  • Develop creative solutions that revolutionize and drive efficiencies into existing assembly processes.
  • Collaborate closely with manufacturing operations and software/firmware engineers in the use of machine learning techniques to rapidly optimize new assembly techniques.
  • Lead the industry in automation of fiber optic manufacturing processes – you will do what could not be done before by others.


What you will need

  • BS degree in mechanical or electrical engineering / motion controls / robotics / automation
  • Successful track record in developing and implementing industry leading automation projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to invent and implement new automation processes and machines that meaningfully increase the efficiency of our assembly operations. This will include:

-Creation of new automation processes/machines

-Conceptualization through CAD modeling of new process/machines

-Design and fabrication of newly created automation machines

  • Familiarity with motion control

-Stepper and servo motors

-Miniature motion devices (stepper motors, solenoids)

-Robotics

-Collaborative 6 degree of freedom robots

-Automated adhesive dispensing systems for small form factor applications


  • Knowledge of sensor integration and signal conditioning

-Computer vision process monitoring

-Pass/fail process visual recognition, tracking, and database population

-RFID sensing

-Process operator recognition and data recording

-Machine learning algorithms for automated process teaching, learning, and refinement

-Optical, Inductive, Tach, Location, Acceleration

-Machine vision (to 5 micron resolution)

-Computer vision process monitoring

-Pass/fail process visual recognition, tracking, and database population

-RFID sensing

-Process operator recognition and data recording

-Laser displacement


Mechanical and hardware design experience

  • Solidworks design of automation machines
  • PCBA design, analysis, test, integration, and rapid prototyping
  • Preferred hardware design experience

-WiFi, BLE, RFID, Zigbee, LoRa, HMI, FP

Embedded firmware design (preferred)

  • C/C++


  • Python

OS Familiarity (preferred)

  • Linux
  • Windows
  • FreeRTOS

Processor / controller usage experience

  • ARM & variants of ARM
  • Raspberry and Orange Pi
  • Microchip PIC


What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Annual PTO, increasing with longevity, paid holidays & cultural days.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Monthly team bonding experiences including free lunches, activities, and events.
  • Inclusive culture that listens to and welcomes diverse perspectives.


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 seek candidates who will be culture contributors and who align with our core values:

  • INNOVATION – we are pioneers unafraid to change the norm in relentless pursuit of better
  • TOGETHER – we believe that when we work together toward a collective goal, we all succeed
  • OVER EVERYTHING – we believe in long term relationships and doing what is right, always
  • ALWAYS – we are solutions obsessed, move fast, and stay nimble
  • THE BAR – we set our own standard of excellence and hold ourselves to it


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