Senior Advanced Controls and Robotics Engineer

AMF Bakery Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth within AMF and Markel

Job summary

AMF Bakery Systems is seeking a Senior Advanced Controls and Robotics Engineer to architect, program, validate, and commission advanced controls for high-speed bakery equipment. You will develop reusable standards to improve efficiency, reliability, safety, and customer support across AMF's global product portfolio.

This hands-on technical leader will lead FANUC robotics integration, machine vision applications, and virtual commissioning while mentoring engineers and coordinating with service,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of industrial automation experience and 10 years of hands-on robotics experience.
• Extensive experience with FANUC Robotics, FANUC Roboguide, vision-guided robotics, line tracking and conveyor tracking.
• Advanced Rockwell Automation experience including Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix and FactoryTalk View.
• Strong knowledge of motion control, servo systems, industrial networking and safety systems.
• Proven machine commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Design PLC, HMI, motion control, safety and network architectures; develop machine software; maintain standards, libraries and documentation; support FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Lead FANUC robotics integration, Roboguide development, machine vision applications, line tracking and conveyor tracking solutions; perform simulation and virtual commissioning.
• Develop new machinery concepts, define automation requirements, maintain product line ownership, improve performance, reliability and safety, and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Serve as technical lead, mentor engineering personnel, support customer startups, troubleshoot field issues, and collaborate with service, sales, manufacturing and project management teams.
• Design machinery in accordance with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, CE and applicable safety standards and participate in risk assessments.

Skills

FANUC Robotics

Robotics

Rockwell Automation

Motion control

Safety systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

FANUC Roboguide

Studio 5000

ControlLogix

FactoryTalk View

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

WE RISE TOGETHER!

At AMF Bakery Systems, we partner with our customers to produce better food for families around the world while creating better lives for our teammates, customers, and communities.

Job Summary

WE RISE TOGETHER!

At AMF Bakery Systems, we partner with our customers to produce better food for families around the world while creating better lives for our teammates, customers, and communities.

AMF Bakery Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of high-speed bakery equipment, providing complete automated solutions across multiple product categories, including Soft Bread & Rolls, Artisan Bread, Cake & Pie, Pizza & Flatbread, and Pastry & Croissant. AMF is part of the Markel Food Group, a global leader in food manufacturing equipment.

Our culture is guided by The Markel Style, which emphasizes teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, and shared success. We value diverse perspectives, collaboration, and professional growth, and we encourage teammates to challenge ideas and help us find better ways to work.

If you're looking for a company to grow with, AMF Bakery Systems offers a teammate-centered culture and exciting career opportunities worldwide.

Job Description

AMF Bakery Systems is seeking a motivated and self-driven Senior Advanced Controls and Robotics Engineer. This hands‑on technical leader will architect, program, validate, and commission advanced controls and robotic solutions for high-speed bakery equipment while developing reusable standards that improve engineering efficiency, machine reliability, safe operation, and customer support across AMF's global product portfolio.

Job Duties (include But Are Not Limited To)

• Controls Engineering: Design PLC, HMI, motion control, safety and network architectures; develop machine software; maintain standards, libraries and documentation; support FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Robotics & Vision: Lead FANUC robotics integration, Roboguide development, machine vision applications, line tracking and conveyor tracking solutions; perform simulation and virtual commissioning.
• Product Development: Develop new machinery concepts, define automation requirements, maintain product line ownership, improve performance, reliability and safety, and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Project Leadership & Support: Serve as technical lead, mentor engineering personnel, support customer startups, troubleshoot field issues, and collaborate with service, sales, manufacturing and project management teams.
• Safety & Compliance: Design machinery in accordance with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, CE and applicable safety standards and participate in risk assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of industrial automation experience and 10 years of hands‑on robotics experience.
• Extensive experience with FANUC Robotics, FANUC Roboguide, vision-guided robotics, line tracking and conveyor tracking.
• Advanced Rockwell Automation experience including Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix and FactoryTalk View.
• Strong knowledge of motion control, servo systems, industrial networking and safety systems.
• Proven machine commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and SIMATIC controls.
• Experience with Cognex, Keyence or FANUC iRVision systems.
• Experience with Emulate3D, Visual Components, Process Simulate, Factory I/O or similar emulation and digital twin software.
• Experience in bakery, food processing, packaging or consumer goods automation.

Working Environment

• Manufacturing facility environment (approximately 95% indoors / 5% outdoors)
• Heated facility in winter; not air-conditioned in summer
• Occasionally loud environment; hearing protection provided and required where posted

Benefits

AMF Bakery Systems offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits 3W2package, and excellent opportunities for career growth within AMF and the global Markel Food Group.

Salary: $140000 - $160000 per year