Automation R&D Engineer – AI & Smart Machines
About the role
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.
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
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
Skills
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.