Senior Controls Engineer

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) match

Incentive pay

Childcare assistance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

Onsite nurse

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. is hiring a Controls Engineer or Senior Controls Engineer to optimize electrical, instrumentation, and controls in our Carthage, MO manufacturing campus.

This role focuses on improving productivity, quality, and capacity through automation projects and safe, compliant operation. You will lead SCADA/HMI/MES initiatives, mentor maintenance staff, and collaborate with contractors while upholding Enterprise Project Management standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Typically requires 5–7 years of professional experience in electrical and controls engineering in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Deep understanding of SCADA with Ignition platform (Vision and Perspective).
• Strong experience with control system programming, electrical design, power distribution, and equipment installations.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and automation documentation.
• Proven ability to identify issues, develop practical solutions, and implement them.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts in business terms.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Willingness to support operations during non-typical hours.

Responsibilities

• Execute Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls projects against cost, schedule, and performance commitments.
• Coach and train plant maintenance teams on electrical automation topics.
• Manage and oversee performance of electrical and engineering contractors.
• Improve production efficiency and uptime through controls optimization opportunities.
• Monitor and maintain plant control systems including network health and obsolescence management.
• Establish and maintain electrical, automation, and controls standards.
• Develop SCADA/HMI/MES/data reporting solutions using scripting and databases for performance and safety improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements.
• Communicate customer requirements to production/support groups.
• Audit PCPs, CCPs, and SOPs to ensure processes meet requirements.

Skills

SCADA Ignition

Control system programming

Electrical drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Logix 5000 PLCs

PanelView HMIs

Ignition SCADA (Vision/Perspective)

Job description

Job Category: Engineering Job Family: Systems & Controls Engineering Job Description: 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. Additionally, this individual will 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. We have the opportunity to hire for a Controls Engineer or Senior Controls Engineer based on experience. This role is 100% on-site at our Carthage, Missouri manufacturing facility.

Relocation Benefits:

• Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.
• Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.

What you’ll do:

• 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, obsolesce 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.
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.
• Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.
• Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5–7 years of professional experience in electrical and controls engineering within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of SCADA , specifically the Ignition platform, both Vision and Perspective.
• Strong experience with control system programming, electrical system design, power distribution, and equipment installations.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and automation documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, develop practical solutions, and implement through completion.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in a business context.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-based environment.
• Willingness to support operations during non-typical hours as needed.

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.

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
• In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare.
• Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.

Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time. Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

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.

Who are we looking for?

Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other.

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer- brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf- stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. Life & Culture – We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day.

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.