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# Electrical Engineer II at Maxcess International

- **Company:** Maxcess International
- **Location:** Camas, WA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/maxcessinternational/jobs/5452452008

## Job description

## GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND POSITION SUMMARY

The Electric Systems Engineer is responsible for designing electrical systems, coordinating system testing and validation to support integrating slitting systems. Support the industry leading company portfolio of products and brands

into complete end-to-end electro-mechanical and pneumatic machine control systems.

## ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed are not set forth for the purposes of limiting the assignment of work.  They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a position title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s line of work.

Major Duties

- Design electrical systems in support of integrating slitting systems along with company portfolio of products and brands.
- Perform in-house systems testing.
- Work with field service team to recommend and define a solution to enhance customer experience and avoid system malfunctions.
- Support Maxcess Technical Service in trouble-shooting calls for high complexity level problems.
- Document and train internal team for equipment testing procedures.
- Prepare technical reports for use by electrical engineering or management for long and short-range planning, or for use by sales engineering team in sales or technical services activities.

## Skills & Knowledge

- Familiarity with NEC, EMI and UL508A.
- Experience with electrical and electronic components; electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems; root-cause analysis; electrical panel design.
- Knowledge of electrical safety including arc flash prevention, lock out tag out, safety assessments, etc.
- Understanding of Ethernet based networking and serial communications.
- Knowledge of analog and discrete industrial controls I/O signals to and from PLCs.
- Experience with induction, stepper & servo motors; speed controls from installation to startup and troubleshooting.
- Familiar with PID control loop tuning.
- Experience in sensor testing, calibration, and trouble-shooting.
- Good communication skills which includes written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.
- Familiar with AutoCAD, prefer AutoCAD Electrical
- Proficient with MS Office Suite and experienced with ERP systems.
- Requires organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking and to creatively problem solve with the ability to meet deadlines.

Physical Demands

- Good corrected vision, depth perception, and field of vision.  Prescription safety glasses may be required.
- Position requires continuous reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, hand/finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, and occasional stooping, crouching, and repetitive motion.

Working Conditions

- In office environment moderate sound level.
- In manufacturing environment exposed to temperature variations; equipment moving hazard of fork lifts, transportation vehicles and moving product; excessive noise and dust typical of machine shop.

Machines, Tools and Equipment

- Company supplied and required safety equipment:
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing Protection where required
- Dust Mask
- Other tools and equipment that may be required

## EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of related experience.
- Will accept Associate degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum of 10 years of related experience.

#IND Maxcess is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

## About Maxcess International

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Maxcess International provides custom, end-to-end web handling solutions (guiding, tension control, winding, slitting, and die cutting) for industrial converting lines across packaging, paper, nonwovens, metals, and other specialty markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Berwind Corporation)
- **Headquarters**: Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 1939 (as Fife; Maxcess brand established in 1998)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Automation Machinery Manufacturing (web handling equipment and services)
- **Target customers**: B2B – industrial manufacturers in packaging, tag & label, paper, nonwovens, metals, tire & rubber, battery, and specialty converting
- **Mission / Purpose**: “We provide solutions that help you work better, faster and smarter” – optimizing peak output performance through integrated, customized web handling solutions.

## Products & Services
- **Web Guiding Solutions** (Fife brand): Sensors, actuators, and controllers for precise web alignment.
- **Tension Controls** (MAGPOWR brand): Brakes, clutches, and tension controllers for consistent web tension.
- **Winding Systems** (Tidland brand): Shafts, chucks, and winding accessories for roll handling.
- **Slitting Systems** (Tidland, RotoMetrics): Shear, score, and razor slitting solutions.
- **Rotary Dies** (RotoMetrics, ICD): Precision rotary die cutting tools for label and flexible packaging.
- **Precision Rolls** (Webex, Valley Roller, Componex): Custom engineered rolls for various converting applications.
- **Industry 4.0 / Automation**: Integrated sensors and control systems to reduce manual intervention and improve sustainability.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **$750M** (LinkedIn data)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by **Berwind Corporation** (private holding company). Previously acquired by **Bertram Capital** in 2014. Recent acquisitions include **International Cutting Die (ICD)** (2024) and **Componex** (2018).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount growth of **+6.2% YoY** (~260 employees)
  - Global operations across 14 countries (manufacturing & sales in North America, Europe, India, China, Australia)
  - Active R&D investment in Industry 4.0 and sustainable automation
  - 35 open job postings (as of mid-2026)

## Competitive Advantages
- **End-to-end solutions**: Only partner offering a complete, integrated line from unwind to rewind across multiple brands.
- **Deep application expertise**: Decades of combined experience (over 400 years) in web handling mechanics and process optimization.
- **Global service network**: Manufacturing and support in 14 countries ensures local responsiveness.
- **Proven reliability**: Long-standing brands (Fife, Tidland, MAGPOWR, RotoMetrics) trusted by major industrial customers.

## Strategic Focus
- **Industry 4.0**: Developing safer, automated systems that reduce dependency on skilled manual labor and minimize human error.
- **Sustainability**: Helping customers run more sustainably through efficient web handling and reduced waste.
- **Expansion**: Continued geographic growth and strategic acquisitions to broaden product portfolio (e.g., ICD acquisition in 2024).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values diversity, equity, and inclusion; described as a “growing and diverse global team” with a thirst for continuous learning.
- **Work environment**: Fast-paced, global operations; roles span engineering, supply chain, sales, customer service, and skilled trades.
- **Remote / hybrid**: Not explicitly stated; many roles are likely on-site at manufacturing locations (e.g., Camas, WA; Oklahoma City, OK; Neenah, WI; Eureka, MO; Greenville, WI; Kelkheim, Germany).
- **Growth opportunities**: 19 active job postings with a +35.7% increase in openings year-over-year; internships available.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong emphasis on R&D, product development, and process innovation (Global Director of R&D role, Mechanical Design and Process Engineers).

## Sources
1. [maxcessintl.com](https://www.maxcessintl.com/)
2. [maxcessintl.com/about-us](https://www.maxcessintl.com/about-us/)
3. [maxcessintl.com/careers](https://www.maxcessintl.com/careers/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/maxcessinternational](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/maxcessinternational)
5. [linkedin.com/company/maxcessintl](https://www.linkedin.com/company/maxcessintl)

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