Field Automation & Controls Technician

AMF Bakery Systems Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AMF Bakery Systems Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Field Electrical & Controls Technician to install, program, and commission PLC-based controls on AMF equipment at customer sites.

You will troubleshoot, optimize, and support lifecycle service, working with engineering and project teams to deliver reliable production solutions. Extensive travel (NA and international) is required, with days on-site and long installations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years field service in food/bakery/packaging.
• Five years electrical & mechanical experience in high-speed bakery or automated equipment.
• Ability to travel ~75% (North America and international).
• Rockwell products: SLC-500, Logix 5000, PanelView, PanelView Plus; Siemens PLC a plus.
• Strong PLC programming and debugging capability.
• Ability to understand PLC processes and implement directed changes.
• Strong troubleshooting in power transmission, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical circuits.
• Basic machine shop and fabrication skills; ability to modify parts in the field.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical installation and commissioning of AMF equipment at customer sites.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain existing equipment.
• Plan and execute installation activities with pre-installation meetings and post-installation reviews.
• Submit accurate time and expense reports through company systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and installation leads for clear communication and continuous improvement.
• Provide basic operational and maintenance training to customer personnel.
• Support First Line Support Engineers remotely or on-site as needed.
• Advise customers on parts, upgrades, and service offerings, and introduce them to Customer Care resources.

Skills

Field service experience

Travel readiness

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer facing

Tools

Rockwell Automation (SLC-500, Logix 5000, PanelView)

PanelView Plus

Siemens PLC

Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

OITs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

AMF Bakery Systems Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Field Electrical & Controls Technician to install, program, and commission PLC-based controls on AMF equipment at customer sites.

You will troubleshoot, optimize, and support lifecycle service, working with engineering and project teams to deliver reliable production solutions. Extensive travel (NA and international) is required, with days on-site and long installations.