Automation Reliability Engineer – Level 2

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k withployer

Discretionary paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Learning & Development programs

Snacks in our offices

Job summary

Axon in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to improve reliability and maintainability in our automated manufacturing environment. You will own preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across production lines, collaborating with Controls, Maintenance, and Manufacturing teams to keep equipment available and downtime minimal.

The role requires hands‑on floor presence, strong data‑driven problem solving, and the ability to analyze downtime metrics to optimize MTBF,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• 3–6 years in maintenance, reliability, or automation engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, diagnostics, and collaborating with controls teams.

Responsibilities

• Improve reliability of automated manufacturing equipment and lines.
• Lead root cause analysis for downtime and recurring failures; implement corrective actions.
• Design and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Analyze downtime trends, MTTR, MTBF, and maintenance costs to optimize intervals.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers on diagnostics, upgrades, and issue resolution.
• Support Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting guidance and training.
• Provide on‑floor engineering support during critical events and launches.
• Participate in spare parts strategy and lifecycle cost considerations.

Skills

Data‑driven problem solving

Cross‑functional communication

Hands‑on troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

PLC‑based automation systems

CMMS

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

Axon in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to improve reliability and maintainability in our automated manufacturing environment. You will own preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across production lines, collaborating with Controls, Maintenance, and Manufacturing teams to keep equipment available and downtime minimal.

The role requires hands‑on floor presence, strong data‑driven problem solving, and the ability to analyze downtime metrics to optimize MTBF,