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# Automation R&D Engineer _AI & Smart Machines

- **Company:** Reading Bakery Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Sinking Spring, PA, United States
- **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $62,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Health Information Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), OPC Unified Architecture, Smart Devices, Process Control Systems, Data Analytics, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1941a3e87a3266c

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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


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