Automation R&D Engineer _AI & Smart Machines (63420)

READING BAKERY SYSTEMS • South Heidelberg Township, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Reading Bakery Systems is looking for an Automation R&D Engineer to help develop the next generation of intelligent industrial equipment. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who loves automation, controls, troubleshooting, R&D, and emerging technology. You’ll work with real production equipment to develop smarter machines using AI, machine vision, sensors, machine data, predictive maintenance, and advanced automation.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field
• Strong industrial controls and machine-troubleshooting experience
• PLC experience with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens
• Experience commissioning or improving industrial machinery
• Curious, hands-on engineer who enjoys taking ideas from concept to prototype to production

Nice To Haves

• Python
• machine vision
• AI/ML
• predictive maintenance
• condition monitoring
• Industrial IoT (IIoT)
• OPC UA
• MQTT
• edge computing
• robotics
• motion control
• OEM equipment

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new automation and smart-machine technologies
• Create smarter diagnostics, condition monitoring, operator guidance, and predictive-maintenance solutions
• Explore practical uses for AI, machine learning, machine vision, and data analytics
• Work hands-on with PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial equipment
• Support prototypes, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer startups
• Turn recurring field problems into better controls, diagnostics, and machine designs
• Help define future RBS standards for Industrial IoT (IIoT), machine connectivity, data collection, OPC UA, MQTT, edge devices, and intelligent equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level