Senior Controls Engineer - On-Site Automation & SCADA Lead

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

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.