Senior Controls Engineer

Schreiber Foods; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Relocation bonus

Childcare support

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

Job summary

Schreiber Foods in Carthage, MO, seeks a Electrical Engineer focused on automation to optimize control systems, improve reliability, and support capital projects in a high‑volume dairy environment.

You will mentor maintenance staff, coordinate with contractors, and ensure safety and quality standards while applying NEC/NFPA70E knowledge and delivering data-driven performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in electrical control system programming, design, power distribution, and project management.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA70E, and electrical theory.
• Proficiency in reading electrical drawings and automation programming.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects on time and within budget.
• Coach plant maintenance on electrical automation topics.
• Manage electrical and engineering contractors' performance.
• Improve production efficiency through controls optimization.
• Monitor and maintain plant control systems and network health.
• Establish electrical, automation, and controls standards.
• Develop SCADA, HMI, MES, and data dashboards for performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Quality Plans and customer requirements.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Project management

Electrical design

Power distribution

Automation programming

Reading drawings

Communication

Team collaboration

On-call flexibility

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Logix 5000 PLCs

Ignition SCADA

Panelview HMIs

Motion control

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide productivity, quality, and capacity improvements within an automated food manufacturing environment through control systems optimization, maintenance automation training, production support, and execution of capital projects. This individual will also be responsible for ensuring that engineering and safety standards are followed, evaluating and applying new and emerging technologies, and leveraging an external view to obtain superior business results.

Responsibilities

• Execute Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls projects against commitments (cost, schedule, and performance) while adhering to Schreiber’s Enterprise Project Management (EPM) principles.
• Coach and train plant maintenance team members on electrical automation topics.
• Manage and oversee performance of electrical and engineering contractors.
• Improve production efficiency and uptime through identification and implementation of controls optimization opportunities.
• Proactively monitor and maintain plant control systems including network health, controller functionality, obsolescence management.
• Establish and maintain electrical, automation, and controls related standards.
• Develop Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and data reporting/dashboard solutions utilizing scripting and database systems to realize performance and safety improvements through operations systems.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements. Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and support groups, establish and audit PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures, review incidents, and determine appropriate corrective action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical control system programming, electrical system design, power distribution, project management, and equipment installations.
• Relevant industrial co‑op/intern or other experience.
• Fundamental knowledge and familiarity of NEC, NFPA70E, and electrical theory.
• Proven ability in finding issues, conceptualizing practical solutions, and implementing through to completion.
• Proficiency with reading and understanding electrical drawings.
• Proficiency and aptitude with computer and automation programming.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment.
• Experience in creating flow charts, construction drawings, or other graphical methods to communicate intent to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Willing and able to occasionally work and be on call during non‑typical hours (e.g., nights, holidays, and weekends).

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with electrical control system programming, electrical system design, power distribution, project management, and equipment installations.
• Experience with dairy processing and packaging applications.
• Programming experience with Rockwell Logix 5000 PLCs, motion control, Panelview HMIs, and Ignition SCADA.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Expertise across multiple technologies and ability to effectively provide project work direction to a broad range of team members.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one, 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, and an additional 8% contribution toward retirement savings, totaling about 16% annually.
• Incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
• $10,000 relocation bonus and a generous relocation package for relocations beyond 50 miles.
• Up to $5,000 annually for childcare costs, including monthly contributions toward independent babysitters.
• Wellness Incentive and employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant development.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one, including onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Partners Helping Partners program – a peer support network for partners, organizing fundraisers to help others in need.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Additional Information

Travel may be required. Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record, and a vehicle that meets travel necessities are required.

Schreiber requires authorization to work in the country where the role is based. Sponsorship for work authorization is considered at the discretion of Schreiber and may not apply to all roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.