Automation Technician IV

Responsibilities

• Lead complex equipment diagnostics and resolve high-impact automation issues across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and software domains
• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Mentor and train junior technicians and production operators on automation best practices
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and R&D to support new equipment installation and qualification
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment uptime, cycle time, and reliability
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for recurring technical issues
• Support the integration and optimization of PLCs, vision systems, and robotic cells
• Champion documentation standards including technical drawings, training protocols, and troubleshooting guides

Requirements

• GED, High School Diploma, or Associate’s degree in engineering, automation, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in automated manufacturing systems
• Proven expertise with industrial control systems, specifically PLC programming (Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Strong proficiency with machine vision systems and robotic automation platforms
• Solid understanding of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and industrial networking
• Experience with SolidWorks or CAD software for tooling design and documentation
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Ability to read and interpret advanced schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off and paid parental leave
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Fitness, Wellness, and Emotional/Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs

About the Company

Axon is on a mission to Protect Life. We are explorers pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. We work in a fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful environment where employees take ownership and drive real change.