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Weekend Engineer Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Support off-shift or weekend activities during launches, major repairs, or critical production issues as needed. What You Bring * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering ...

Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$90K - $132K/yr

The Distribution Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and supporting end-to-end ... Must be available to work Monday-Friday during regular working hours, with occasional weekend ...

... weekends, nights, and/or holidays - Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of process or production environment related PLC ...

Hookup System Engineer A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced ... Scheduled night shifts and weekend on-call rotations in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing ...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job Location: Mesa, AZ (hybrid) Job Type: Contract * This position ... Participate in oncall rotation and provide afterhours or weekend support as needed * This position ...

Hookup System Engineer A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced ... Scheduled night shifts and weekend on-call rotations in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing ...

The Aerospace Engineer provides technical/engineering expertise on F-16 aircraft, including but not ... Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. * Must be able to travel within the ...

... weekends, nights, and/or holidays - Experience in PLC based controls design, development, implementation and support - Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation ...

Chief Engineer

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Chief Engineer Location: Everhome Suites Glendale Arizona Job Type: Full Time Pay: $21-23/hour As ... Availability for varying shifts, including weekends and holidays. * Strong organizational and ...

Crescent Hotels & Resorts invites you to embark on an exciting journey as an Engineer for the ... Weekends ignite into an electrifying party scene as the Entertainment District transforms into a ...

Scheduled night shifts and weekend on-call rotations in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing ... D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science or Physics. * Experience in leading the ...

Scheduled night shifts and weekend on-call rotations in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing ... D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science or Physics. * Experience in leading the ...

As a Process Engineer , you will focus on delivering a robust and efficient semiconductor ... Scheduled night shifts, weekend on-duty, and on-call in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing ...

As a Process Engineer , you will focus on delivering a robust and efficient semiconductor ... Scheduled night shifts, weekend on-duty, and on-call in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing ...

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Weekend Engineer information

How does the schedule and workload of a weekend engineer typically differ from standard weekday engineering roles?

Weekend Engineers usually work during non-traditional hours, often covering shifts on Saturdays and Sundays to provide critical support or maintenance when regular staff are off. This role often involves troubleshooting urgent issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring system uptime with minimal supervision. Collaboration is still key; Weekend Engineers regularly communicate with weekday teams to ensure seamless project handoffs and accurate reporting. Flexibility, self-motivation, and the ability to quickly adapt to unexpected challenges are important for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend engineer?

To thrive as a Weekend Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering fundamentals, troubleshooting, and relevant technical qualifications such as a degree or certification in your engineering discipline. Familiarity with industry-specific tools, maintenance management systems, and diagnostic equipment is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently under time constraints are essential soft skills. These abilities ensure efficient operations, rapid response to issues, and minimal downtime during critical weekend shifts.

What is a weekend engineer?

Weekend Engineers are professionals who typically work engineering shifts during weekends, rather than standard weekday hours. They may be responsible for maintaining, repairing, or monitoring systems, equipment, or facilities to ensure continuous operation during off-peak times. Weekend Engineers are often employed in industries that require 24/7 coverage, such as manufacturing, IT, utilities, or facilities management. Their role is crucial for addressing urgent issues, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting operations when regular staff are not available.

What does a weekend engineer do?

A weekend engineer works part-time (usually on weekends and evening hours) to service equipment for various companies that they use in their operations. In addition to weekend shifts, some positions also require you to have on-call hours available on a rotating schedule with other engineers. Your responsibilities vary depending on the job and the company for which you work. For an IT company, you may service computer equipment, internet lines, and other technical equipment. In a factory position, you may work on production line equipment, such as conducting routine inspections and maintenance on equipment, ordering parts for replacement, and repairing broken or worn-down equipment.

What is the difference between Weekend Engineer vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectWeekend EngineerMaintenance Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical)Relevant certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical)
Work EnvironmentIndustrial, commercial, or facility settings during weekendsIndustrial, commercial, or facility settings, often full-time
Employer & IndustryManufacturing, facilities management, utilitiesManufacturing, facilities, building maintenance
Search & Comparison IntentPart-time weekend work, specialized weekend rolesFull-time maintenance roles, general upkeep

The main difference between a Weekend Engineer and a Maintenance Technician lies in their work schedule and scope. Weekend Engineers typically work part-time during weekends, focusing on specific engineering tasks, while Maintenance Technicians often work full-time, handling routine repairs and upkeep. Both roles require similar certifications and are found in similar industries, but their work hours and job focus differ.

What are the most commonly searched types of Engineer jobs in Arizona? The most popular types of Engineer jobs in Arizona are:
What cities in Arizona are hiring for Weekend Engineer jobs? Cities in Arizona with the most Weekend Engineer job openings:
Infographic showing various Weekend Engineer job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Maintenance Engineer II (Onsite)

Axon

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago


Axon rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 157 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Your Impact

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will help improve equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability in Axon's automated manufacturing environment. You will own preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for automated production systems, helping ensure safe, stable, and cost-effective operations. This role gives you the opportunity to work closely with Manufacturing, Controls, and Maintenance teams to reduce downtime, extend asset life, and support Axon's continued production scaling.

What You'll Do

Location: Onsite at our Phoenix, AZ Pinnacle office or our Mesa, AZ Skybridge facility
Reports to: Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Assets Reliability
Direct Reports: None

  • Improve reliability of automated manufacturing equipment, including robots, PLC-controlled machines, conveyors, vision systems, and material handling equipment.
  • Lead root cause analysis for recurring failures, downtime events, and chronic equipment issues, and implement corrective actions to reduce repeat failures and improve MTBF.
  • Design, optimize, and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance programs aligned to equipment criticality and production needs.
  • Analyze maintenance data, downtime trends, MTTR, MTBF, maintenance cost, and equipment availability to refine maintenance intervals and improve task effectiveness.
  • Use condition-based maintenance techniques where appropriate, including vibration, thermal, runtime-based, and other predictive methods.
  • Create and maintain maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, equipment documentation, and standardized practices across similar equipment and production lines.
  • Partner with Controls Engineers on PLC diagnostics, automation troubleshooting, system upgrades, and technical issue resolution.
  • Support Maintenance Technicians through troubleshooting assistance, technical guidance, and training.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to support new equipment launches, process changes, production ramp-ups, and reliability-focused continuous improvement.
  • Support spare parts strategy, critical spares identification, inventory optimization, capital equipment evaluations, and lifecycle cost considerations.
  • Provide on-floor engineering support during critical downtime events and participate in daily production, maintenance, and reliability meetings.
  • Support off-shift or weekend activities during launches, major repairs, or critical production issues as needed.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • 3-6 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, automation engineering, or a related manufacturing engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of automated manufacturing equipment, electrical systems, mechanical components, equipment reliability, and failure analysis.
  • Experience with PLC-based automation systems, including diagnostics, troubleshooting, and partnering with controls teams on issue resolution.
  • Experience performing root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and improving equipment reliability, availability, MTBF, MTTR, and downtime performance.
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems, maintenance data analysis, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
  • Strong data-driven problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, production-driven environments.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills with the ability to partner with Manufacturing, Controls, Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Reliability Engineering, high-volume manufacturing, or high-mix automated production experience preferred.
  • Regular presence on the manufacturing floor is required, including hands-on troubleshooting support; occasional off-shift or weekend work may be required during critical events.
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
  • 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.


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