Control Engineer II (Onsite)

Overview

Axon is seeking a Control Engineer II to join our Manufacturing Engineering team on-site in Phoenix, Arizona. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust control systems for manufacturing equipment to improve reliability, quality, and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program control systems for manufacturing lines using PLCs and HMIs.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams to specify instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and safety interlocks.
• Commission and troubleshoot control systems on-site; validate performance and document changes.
• Participate in root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and production support.
• Develop test plans, perform validations, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Prepare technical documentation, commissioning procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Provide training to operators and technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience programming PLCs (Siemens S7-1500 or Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or similar), HMI development (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition), and SCADA basics.
• Knowledge of PID control, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and motor control.
• Strong troubleshooting and data analysis skills; ability to read schematics and ladder logic.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; ability to work on-site in Phoenix, AZ.
• Nice-to-have: knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and safety standards.

About Axon

Axon is a leader in manufacturing automation solutions, delivering reliable control systems for complex production environments. This role is on-site in Phoenix, Arizona.