Automation Technician III (Onsite)
Axon · Arizona
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Axon (aerospace & defense) in Arizona. Use a computer to perform testing, download information, or record test data.
- Tools it names
- Automation
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How this role compares
Against 230 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $79k–$130k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 61%
- PLC 57%
- Robotics 35%
- ✓ Team leadership 27%
- Root cause 25%
- Union environment 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Axon
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Send a short, curious note
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
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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 Axon's Automation Technician, you will be responsible for repairing equipment, supporting manufacturing lines, performing preventive maintenance, quality testing, data gathering, filling out non-conformance reports, and supporting the engineering team and QA department as needed.
What You’ll Do
Location : Onsite
Reports to : Automation Technician Supervisor
Direct Reports: None
- •Assemble, install, repair, and maintain automation components and systems.
- •Perform preventative maintenance on production test equipment and subsystems.
- •Provide feedback to Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Training, and Quality teams regarding failure modes and frequency.
- •Directly support the manufacturing line to meet daily and monthly goals.
- •Visually inspect, test, and assemble components or subassemblies using approved assembly procedures.
- •Use a computer to perform testing, download information, or record test data.
- •Use hand tools, machine tools and various types of equipment to repair and test products.
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What You Bring
- •Demonstrated experience in electronics automation manufacturing
- •Knowledge of electromechanical and vision systems
- •Ability to read and interpret written instructions.
- •Ability to use Digital Multimeter (DMM)
- •Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and vision issues
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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
- •Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- •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.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via our Axon Privacy Web Form . For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers . If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com , or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to recruitingops@axon.com .