Senior Controls Engineer

Schreiber Foods; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

$10,000 relocation bonus

Relocation package

8% 401(k) match

Wellness incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Schreiber Foods in Carthage, Missouri, seeks a Controls Engineer to improve productivity, quality and capacity in an automated food-manufacturing environment. This on-site role focuses on control systems optimization, maintenance automation training, and capital projects execution.

The position may be filled at Engineer/Senior level based on experience, with relocation assistance and an ESOP benefit package. Collaboration with plant operations and safety teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years in electrical and controls engineering in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Deep knowledge of Ignition SCADA Vision/Perspective.
• Strong skills in control system programming and electrical design.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and automation docs.
• Effective communication and cross‑functional teamwork.
• Willingness to support operations outside typical hours.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects to meet cost/schedule/performance goals.
• Coach maintenance staff on electrical automation topics.
• Oversee performance of electrical/engineering contractors.
• Improve production efficiency and uptime via controls optimization.
• Monitor plant control systems, network health, and obsolescence.
• Develop SCADA/HMI/MES data solutions and dashboards for performance gains.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety/Quality plans and SOPs.

Skills

SCADA Ignition

Rockwell Logix 5000 PLCs

Electrical design

Power distribution

Project management

Technical communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

PanelView HMIs

Job description

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.

Job Category

Engineering

Job Family

Systems & Controls Engineering

Relocation Benefits

Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this 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. That’s hard to beat!


• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.


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


• 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.

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.

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.