Electrical Controls Engineer

Did you love building as a kid? Do you enjoy taking something apart, just to figure out how to put it back together? Do you geek out on robots? Our engineers drive packaging innovation, creating new ways to improve – and increase – performance. We’re passionate about designing custom equipment that exceeds our customers’ expectations. Our engineers partner closely not only with our customers, but also with peers across sales, manufacturing, and assembly.

We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you’re excited by how machines work and want to make them better, we want to talk to you.

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Axon is seeking a talented Electrical Controls Engineer to be responsible for designing the controls panels and other electrical systems which drive Axon’s various packaging machines. This includes preparing technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems. Successful candidate will be responsible for design, review, and issuance of required electrical schematics which detail power supply, Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and accompanying Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen logic.

This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager. Are you passionate about this work?

• Apply electrical engineering knowledge to machinery principles and materials, manufacturing methods and processes to ensure designs are functional, practical, economical, safe, meet required codes and satisfy customer operating requirements.
• Interface with other team members, project managers and occasionally customers to understand and clarify specifications and project design objectives.
• Operate computer-assisted design software to perform engineering tasks.
• Work with panel shop technicians to ensure assembly, wiring, installation and operation of control panels and electrical systems conform to quality standards, applicable codes, and customer requirements.
• Construct accurate and complete bills of material based on designs which conform to cost and performance objectives.
• Inspect, install, troubleshoot, and debug machine systems during manufacturing and testing.
• Proactively revise designs to meet specifications and deadlines.
• As needed, provide on-site and off-site technical support to the company’s Field Service Technicians and Customers to address and resolve electrical/control issues encountered during machine installation, start-up, repair and retrofit.
• Write, compile, and produce preventative maintenance procedures for Axon control panels and electrical systems.
• Manage electronic files and database library to Axon standards.
• Communicate when called upon with Sales, Purchasing, Production and Aftermarket, relative to machine specifications, design information, machine capabilities, concepts and problem solving.
• Analyze and prioritize projects based on internal company needs and customer schedules, or as defined by the Director of Engineering.
• Interface with all other departments e.g. Sales/Marketing, Aftermarket, Field Services, and Purchasing to coordinate work/projects to ensure customer on-time delivery and quality.
• Revise parts and create BOM’s to maintain updated drawings and complete engineering change notifications.
• Review project milestones daily to ensure timely execution of project objectives.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on good ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a Pro Mach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

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