Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

You'll design new fiber optic products and improve existing ones, moving from concept sketches to detailed CAD models all the way to customer delivery. The role blends creativity with practical problem-solving. You'll work with sales and operations to turn customer problems into elegant mechanical solutions, then see them manufactured and shipped.

• Work with sales, operations, and engineering teams to design new products that solve customer problems
• Create CAD models and dimensional drawings from sketches and verbal direction using Solid Works
• Lead the product improvement design process, including CAD design, drawings, bill-of-materials, FEA, and cost analysis
• Analyze existing products to identify cost-reduction and improvement opportunities while maintaining design requirements
• Build prototypes to test functionality and fit, working with outside vendors to source and quote components

Have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Are proficient in Solid Works or similar CAD software for creating detailed product drawings and designs

Have conceptual design experience (a plus, but not required, since we can teach you fiber optic design)

Bring a self-directed mindset and can pick up new concepts quickly

Can handle multiple inquiries at once and prioritize them with careful attention to detail

Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1

401(k) with 4% 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

Location:

Naperville, IL

Schedule:

Mon–Fri | Onsite

Compensation: $65,000 to $85,000 base, plus annual bonus

At via Photon, 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.