Senior Advanced Controls and Robotics Engineer

AMF Bakery Systems Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package (3W2)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AMF Bakery Systems is seeking a Senior Advanced Controls and Robotics Engineer to lead architecture, programming and commissioning of advanced controls for high-speed bakery equipment. This hands-on technical leader will develop reusable standards to improve machine reliability, safety and customer support across AMF's global product portfolio.

You will design PLC, HMI, motion and safety architectures, lead FANUC robotics integration, Roboguide simulations, and collaborate with product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Robotics or related field.
• 10+ years in industrial automation and hands-on robotics.
• Experience with FANUC robotics and Roboguide.
• Strong knowledge of Rockwell Automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design PLC, HMI, motion control and safety architectures; develop machine software.
• Lead FANUC robotics integration, vision, line tracking and conveyor solutions.
• Develop automation standards, maintain libraries and documentation.
• Mentor engineering personnel and support field issues.
• Ensure safety standards and participate in risk assessments.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics

Motion control

Safety systems

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (EE/Controls/Robotics)

Tools

FANUC Robotics

Roboguide

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

TIA Portal

Job description

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.