viaPhoton · 1 day ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yrviaPhoton is on an ambitious mission to revolutionize how critical digital infrastructure is manufactured and deployed. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will design new product lines, improve existing products, and collaborate with various teams to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality.
Data CenterHardwareTelecommunications
Hiring Manager
Mark Smrha
Responsibilities
Work with sales, operations, and engineering teams to design new products that solve customer’s problems
Make improvements/corrections/cost-reductions to existing products
Participate in determining product definitions and specifications
Lead the product improvement design process, including CAD design, detailed product drawings, Bill-Of-Materials modifications, material and finish specifications, vendor selection, assembly instructions, FEA, cost analysis, etc
Present technical root cause analysis or failure investigations
Analyze existing products using different methods and techniques and offer cost-reduction and improvement ideas to help increase margins, improve manufacturability, reduce inventory space, etc. while adhering to the design requirements
Create CAD models and dimensional drawings from rough sketches, models, written or verbal direction, and/or marked up engineering drawings using SolidWorks
Conduct cost analysis and contribute to cost reduction efforts on existing products
Make corrections/improvements to products based on feedback from customers and sales team members
Build prototypes to test functionality and fit
Work with outside vendors to quote and source components
Collaborate with other functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Utilize 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) to create views, angles, and exploded views for step-by-step procedure for use in technical manuals/ documents
Performs additional duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate creative skills in a dynamic environment
Focus on designing new product lines, prototyping new concepts, presenting solutions to customers, modifying existing product lines, lowering costs of components, improving manufacturability, reducing assembly time, fixing issues that customers encounter, designing packaging materials, refining installation processes, improving product quality
Communicate with confidence and clarity to both technical and non-technical people
Work with sales, operations, and engineering teams to design new products that solve customer's problems
Make improvements/corrections/cost-reductions to existing products
Participate in determining product definitions and specifications
Lead the product improvement design process, including CAD design, detailed product drawings, Bill-Of-Materials modifications, material and finish specifications, vendor selection, assembly instructions, FEA, cost analysis
Present technical root cause analysis or failure investigations
Analyze existing products using different methods and techniques and offer cost-reduction and improvement ideas to help increase margins, improve manufacturability, reduce inventory space, etc. while adhering to the design requirements
Create CAD models and dimensional drawings from rough sketches, models, written or verbal direction, and/or marked up engineering drawings using SolidWorks
Conduct cost analysis and contribute to cost reduction efforts on existing products
Make corrections/improvements to products based on feedback from customers and sales team members
Build prototypes to test functionality and fit
Work with outside vendors to quote and source components
Collaborate with other functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Utilize 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) to create views, angles, and exploded views for step-by-step procedure for use in technical manuals/documents
Perform additional duties as requested
Come with intellect and drive
Ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn
A proactive, self-driven mindset where your growth is dependent on you
Creative problem solving
Multi-tasking with the ability to handle multiple inquiries at once and prioritize them accordingly
Preferred
Preparing artwork for use in technical manuals, reports, product brochures, and spec sheets
Creating layout/ format of technical documents, reports, product brochures, and spec sheets
Benefits
Cutting-Edge Technology – Opportunities to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology.
Professional Development – We’re committed to your growth, offering resources, career development, and a culture where your voice is heard.
Fun Team Environment – Monthly team bonding events, free lunches, and activities to keep us connected.
Flexible Paid Time Off – Take time when you need it, with PTO that grows over time plus 10 paid holidays, including two floating holidays to use at your discretion.
401(k) Match – We offer company match to help you plan for your future.
Company
viaPhoton
viaPhoton provides fiber solutions for all data center environments.
Founded in 2020
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$106MKey Investors
Trinity Capital
2022-05-05Series Unknown· $20M
2022-05-05Debt Financing· $80M
2020-01-23Series Unknown· $6M
Leadership Team
Baber Abbas
CEO and Co-Founder
Wasif Khan
CFO / Co-Founder
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