Sr. Controls Engineer

Job Description

Join the Middleby Corporation’s (NASDAQ MIDD) award-winning Lab2

Fab® automation team, where we are redefining the future of food service with robotics and automation. From the Fry Bot™ to the Pizza Bot™, our kitchen automation systems are transforming how restaurants operate.

We have earned the National Restaurant Association’s Kitchen Innovation Award for three years in a row ) – and we are just getting started.

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will help architect next-gen automation using collaborative robots, PLCs, motion controllers, and advanced sensing systems
. You will work closely with mechanical, software, and R&D teams to turn bold ideas into field-ready solutions – and contribute to patentable innovations that set new industry standards.

• Lead control system design: sequence control, motion tuning, HMI integration
• Program and optimize servos, steppers, and 7-axis robots
• Solve real-world precision issues (vibration, resonance, etc.)
• Integrate smart sensors: vision, infrared LiDAR, ultrasonic
• Define system architecture with flow diagrams and state machines
• Collaborate across teams – from concept to development
• Contribute to invention disclosures and IP generation
• Travel up to 25% to support launches and customer installs

• Work on award-winning, ground-breaking products
• Be part of a fast-paced, IP-driven team shaping the future of food automation
• Drive real impact and leave your fingerprint on breakthrough innovations

• 5+ years designing automation with PLCs, motion controllers, robotics
• Experience with servo tuning, torque feedback, multi-axis motion
• Proficiency in automation languages (Structured Text, Ladder,
  
  C)
• Deep knowledge of industrial protocols (CANbus, Modbus, MQTT, etc.)
• Hands‑on control panel components and system troubleshooting
• Proven track record in delivery automation projects successfully

The job description is fluid; the candidate must be flexible and ready to do what is required for the company to succeed. You will be ensured a competitive salary, full benefits, and an outstanding opportunity to grow with an execution focused, fast moving company.

Middleby is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

In‑house position based in Fremont, California