Maintenance Engineer II (Onsite)
Job Description
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your
Impact
As
a
Maintenance
Engineer,
you
will
help
improve
equipment
reliability,
availability,
and
maintainability
in
Axon’s
automated
manufacturing
environment.
You
will
own
preventive,
predictive,
and
corrective
maintenance
strategies
for
automated
production
systems,
helping
ensure
safe,
stable,
and
cost-effective
operations.
This
role
gives
you
the
opportunity
to
work
closely
with
Manufacturing,
Controls,
and
Maintenance
teams
to
reduce
downtime,
extend
asset
life,
and
support
Axon’s
continued
production
scaling.
What
You’ll
Do
Location:
Onsite
at
our
Phoenix,
AZ
Pinnacle
office
or
our
Mesa,
AZ
Skybridge
facility
Reports
to:
Senior
Manager,
Manufacturing
Engineering
-
Assets
Reliability
Direct
Reports:
None
Improve
reliability
of
automated
manufacturing
equipment,
including
robots,
PLC-controlled
machines,
conveyors,
vision
systems,
and
material
handling
equipment.
Lead
root
cause
analysis
for
recurring
failures,
downtime
events,
and
chronic
equipment
issues,
and
implement
corrective
actions
to
reduce
repeat
failures
and
improve
MTBF.
Design,
optimize,
and
sustain
preventive
and
predictive
maintenance
programs
aligned
to
equipment
criticality
and
production
needs.
Analyze
maintenance
data,
downtime
trends,
MTTR,
MTBF,
maintenance
cost,
and
equipment
availability
to
refine
maintenance
intervals
and
improve
task
effectiveness.
Use
condition-based
maintenance
techniques
where
appropriate,
including
vibration,
thermal,
runtime-based,
and
other
predictive
methods.
Create
and
maintain
maintenance
procedures,
troubleshooting
guides,
equipment
documentation,
and
standardized
practices
across
similar
equipment
and
production
lines.
Partner
with
Controls
Engineers
on
PLC
diagnostics,
automation
troubleshooting,
system
upgrades,
and
technical
issue
resolution.
Support
Maintenance
Technicians
through
troubleshooting
assistance,
technical
guidance,
and
training.
Collaborate
with
Manufacturing
Engineering
and
Operations
to
support
new
equipment
launches,
process
changes,
production
ramp-ups,
and
reliability-focused
continuous
improvement.
Support
spare
parts
strategy,
critical
spares
identification,
inventory
optimization,
capital
equipment
evaluations,
and
lifecycle
cost
considerations.
Provide
on-floor
engineering
support
during
critical
downtime
events
and
participate
in
daily
production,
maintenance,
and
reliability
meetings.
Support
off-shift
or
weekend
activities
during
launches,
major
repairs,
or
critical
production
issues
as
needed.
What
You
Bring
Bachelor’s
degree
in
Mechanical
Engineering,
Electrical
Engineering,
Mechatronics,
or
a
related
field.
3–6
years
of
experience
in
maintenance,
reliability,
automation
engineering,
or
a
related
manufacturing
engineering
role
within
a
manufacturing
environment.
Strong
understanding
of
automated
manufacturing
equipment,
electrical
systems,
mechanical
components,
equipment
reliability,
and
failure
analysis.
Experience
with
PLC-based
automation
systems,
including
diagnostics,
troubleshooting,
and
partnering
with
controls
teams
on
issue
resolution.
Experience
performing
root
cause
analysis,
implementing
corrective
actions,
and
improving
equipment
reliability,
availability,
MTBF,
MTTR,
and
downtime
performance.
Familiarity
with
CMMS
systems,
maintenance
data
analysis,
preventive
maintenance,
predictive
maintenance,
and
condition-based
maintenance
strategies.
Strong
data-driven
problem-solving
skills
with
the
ability
to
work
effectively
in
fast-paced,
production-driven
environments.
Excellent
cross-functional
communication
skills
with
the
ability
to
partner
with
Manufacturing,
Controls,
Maintenance,
Operations,
and
Engineering
teams.
Lean
Manufacturing,
Reliability
Engineering,
high-volume
manufacturing,
or
high-mix
automated
production
experience
preferred.
Regular
presence
on
the
manufacturing
floor
is
required,
including
hands-on
troubleshooting
support;
occasional
off-shift
or
weekend
work
may
be
required
during
critical
events.
Benefits
that
Benefit
You
Competitive
salary
and
401k
with
employer
match
Discretionary
paid
time
off
Paid
parental
leave
for
all
Medical,
Dental,
Vision
plans
Fitness
Programs
Emotional
&
Mental
Wellness
support
Learning
&
Development
programs
And
yes,
we
have
snacks
in
our
offices
Benefits
listed
herein
may
vary
depending
on
the
nature
of
your
employment
and
the
location
where
you
work.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
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