Senior Controls Engineer

This role is 100% on-site at our Carthage, Missouri manufacturing facility.

About the role

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.

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.
• Together with the leadership team, ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.
• Establish and audit PCPs, CCPs, and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Review incidents during which procedures are not met, and determine appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.
• Support operations during non-typical hours as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 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.

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

• Retirement benefits: Eligible for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one, with an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP. Schreiber contributes an additional ~8% of earnings annually, totaling around 16% in retirement savings contributions per year.
• Bonus pay: Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year based on company goals.
• Relocation assistance: $10,000 relocation bonus plus a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.
• Childcare support: Up to $5,000 annually to help with childcare costs, including independent babysitters.
• Wellness incentives: Earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement and role-relevant development opportunities.
• Health benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one, including access to an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Community support: Participation in the "Partners Helping Partners" program, where employees organize fundraisers to support colleagues in need.