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Maxcess International

Web handling automation equipment and software

Electrical Engineer 2

Full-TimePosted on 10/14/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Associate's
Camas, WA, USA
In Person
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Familiarity with the National Electrical Code, electromagnetic interference, and UL 508A.
  • Experience with electrical and electronic components, electromechanical and pneumatic systems, root-cause analysis, and electrical panel design.
  • Knowledge of electrical safety, including arc-flash prevention, lockout/tagout, and safety assessments.
  • Understanding of Ethernet-based networking and serial communications.
  • Knowledge of analog and discrete industrial control input/output signals to and from programmable logic controllers.
  • Experience with induction, stepper, and servo motors; speed controls from installation to startup and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with proportional-integral-derivative control-loop tuning.
  • Experience in sensor testing, calibration, and troubleshooting.
  • Written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with enterprise resource planning systems.
  • Organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Good corrected vision, depth perception, and field of vision; prescription safety glasses may be required.
  • Ability to perform continuous reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, hand and finger dexterity, grasping, and feeling, and occasional stooping, crouching, and repetitive motion.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of related experience, or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering and at least ten years of related experience.
Responsibilities
  • Design electrical systems to integrate slitting systems and the company portfolio of products and brands.
  • Perform in-house systems testing.
  • Work with the field service team to recommend and define solutions that enhance customer experience and prevent system malfunctions.
  • Support Maxcess Technical Service with troubleshooting calls for high-complexity problems.
  • Document and train the internal team on equipment testing procedures.
  • Prepare technical reports for electrical engineering or management long- and short-range planning, and for sales engineering or technical services activities.
  • Work in office and manufacturing environments, which may involve temperature variations, moving equipment and vehicles, noise, and dust.
  • Use company-supplied required safety equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection where required, and a dust mask.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.

About the company

Maxcess International provides and supports tailored web handling and automation systems for converting lines across industries like packaging and printing. It sells specialized equipment and software that manage the movement and processing of web materials from unwind to rewind, and offers ongoing service contracts to keep lines running. Its products combine mechanical components (unwinds, winders, tension control, web guides) with automation software and control systems that monitor and optimize production in real time. Compared with competitors, Maxcess stands out through its global reach, established reputation for quality and reliability, and the ability to deliver end-to-end, customized solutions plus ongoing service, rather than just standalone machines. The company aims to help customers run their operations more efficiently, with higher quality and smarter, data-driven decisions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oak Brook, Illinois

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Maxcess updated its site on September 4, 2026 with LOUPE 2026 innovations.
  • Kevin Clunie joined in 2026 as global VP of product strategy and development.
  • International Cutting Die and the Poland factory expanded nonwoven and European manufacturing capacity.

What critics are saying

  • Odd Joergenrud stepped down in 2025, and Raymond Baran remains interim CEO.
  • Revelio shows headcount fell to 1,398 in March 2026, signaling slower demand.
  • If converters standardize lower-cost automation, Maxcess loses pricing power and OEM attach rates.

What makes Maxcess International unique

  • Maxcess owns Fife, Tidland, RotoMetrics, and Webex, spanning unwind-to-rewind line control.
  • Its 2026 launches, including SmartSlit and plasma-coated rolls, deepen process automation.
  • The 2026 Americas reorganization separates Maxcess and RotoMetrics sales for sharper customer focus.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

PIworld
Oct 16th, 2025
Maxcess Appoints Raymond Baran as Interim CEO

Maxcess appoints Raymond Baran as Interim CEO. Maxcess, the global leader for automation in the web handling industry, announced that Odd Joergenrud will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Since joining Maxcess in 2019, Odd has led the company through several significant achievements, including merging Maxcess and RotoMetrics, enhancing the global leadership team, leading two impactful business acquisitions, and increasing the company's focus on new product development. On behalf of Maxcess, we thank Odd for his contributions and wish him the best in his future endeavors. Effective immediately, Raymond Baran has been appointed Interim CEO. Ray brings a long history with the Berwind Group, which acquired Maxcess in 2018. In addition to working closely with the Maxcess leadership team since its acquisition by Berwind, Ray has held numerous roles across Berwind and its operating companies over the past 26 years. Ray will work closely with the Maxcess leadership team to ensure a seamless leadership transition and align the organization on a clear and defined future direction for the company. Maxcess remains fully committed to delivering the high-quality web handling product solutions and exceptional customer service that customers have come to expect and looks forward to a smooth organizational transition under Ray's leadership. The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with Printing Impressions. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of Printing Impressions.

Labelexpo Europe
Jul 9th, 2025
Maxcess' web handling brands will be highlighting several new innovations

Maxcess' industry leading web handling brands will be highlighting several new innovations at Labelexpo 2025 Booth 3G73, including

Informa Markets
Oct 15th, 2024
Maxcess launches plasma coatings for Webex and Componex

Maxcess has launched its new line of plasma coatings for Webex and Componex precision and performance rolls suitable for the most challenging tag and label, paper, film and packaging converting.

Maxcess
Oct 1st, 2024
Fife Launches Two New Automated Guiding Solutions for Enhanced Accuracy and Faster Web Speeds

Oak Brook, Illinois - Maxcess, a global leader in innovative products and services for automated web handling applications, today announced the launch of two new Fife Guiding Solutions, Fife SmartDrive Actuator and Fife GuideLine HR (high resolution digital sensor).

Label & Narrow Web
Sep 25th, 2024
Maxcess announces launch of new Tidland slitting system

Maxcess, a global supplier of products and services for automated web handling applications, has announced the launch of Tidland SmartSlit automated slitting system.