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Reading Bakery Systems · 11 hours ago

Automation Engineer (61550)

Robesonia, PA 19551

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of industrial baking and food processing equipment. They are seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission industrial PLC-based control systems for custom food processing machinery, with a hands-on approach and direct customer interaction.

BakeryManufacturing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI control systems for industrial baking, mixing, and sheeting machinery

Commission and start up equipment at customer facilities locally and globally

Simulate, test, and debug control systems in-house prior to shipment(FATs)

Provide on-site and remote technical support for automation and controls systems

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, sales, vendors, and customers

Develop electrical documentation, control specifications, and bills of material (BOMs)

Select and size control components including VFDs, servo drives, motors, sensors, safety devices, and power supplies

Support machine upgrades, improvements, and system optimization

Manage assigned projects, timelines, and deliverables

Qualification

Industrial automationControls engineeringPLC programmingHMI developmentRockwell / Allen-BradleySiemens PLCVFDsServo systemsCustomer-facing experienceCommunication skills

Required

4+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field absolutely preferred

Hands-on experience with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Siemens PLC experience preferred

Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and system commissioning

Working knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, motion control, and industrial networks

Comfortable working independently and in customer-facing environments

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Company

Reading Bakery Systems

Reading Bakery Systems is a manufacturer of bakery equipment, providing innovative process solutions and support for the food industry.

Founded in 1947

Robesonia, Pennsylvania, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.readingbakery.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2012-09-06Acquired

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