Automation R&D Engineer _AI & Smart Machines (63420)
READING BAKERY SYSTEMS
- Location
- Onsite (Sinking Spring, PA)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
Reading Bakery Systems is seeking an Automation R&D Engineer to develop intelligent industrial equipment by integrating AI, machine vision, and predictive maintenance technologies. This role focuses on creating smarter diagnostics and condition monitoring solutions for next-generation production machinery.
Skills
Automation
PLC Programming
Machine Vision
AI
Machine Learning
Predictive Maintenance
Industrial IoT
Robotics
Motion Control
Electrical Engineering
Controls Engineering
Mechatronics
Data Analytics
Troubleshooting
Commissioning
Python
Full job details
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Sinking Spring, PA 19608Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyJob Category: EngineeringAutomation R&D Engineer – AI & Smart Machines
Robesonia, PA | Full-Time | 25–30% Travel
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.
What You’ll Do
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 We’re Looking For
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
Bonus experience: Python, machine vision, AI/ML, predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, Industrial IoT (IIoT), OPC UA, MQTT, edge computing, robotics, motion control, or OEM equipment.
You don’t need to be an AI scientist. We want a strong automation engineer who is excited about using new technology to solve real manufacturing problems.
If you want to help build smarter machines—not just maintain yesterday’s automation—we’d like to talk.