The Senior Controls Engineer provides advanced controls engineering expertise to improve productivity, quality, and capacity within an automated dairy manufacturing environment. This role leads controls optimization, supports production and maintenance teams, executes capital projects, and applies emerging technologies to deliver reliable, safe, and high‑performing automation solutions across manufacturing operations.
This role is 100% on-site at our Mount Vernon, 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.
What you’ll do:
- Execute electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects in alignment with cost, schedule, performance, and Enterprise Project Management (EPM) standards.
- Improve production efficiency, reliability, and uptime through identification and implementation of controls optimization opportunities.
- Proactively monitor, maintain, and support plant control systems, including network health, controller performance, and obsolescence management.
- Provide advanced production support by troubleshooting complex automation, electrical, and control system issues.
- Establish, maintain, and improve electrical, automation, and controls engineering standards and best practices.
- Manage and oversee the performance of electrical and controls contractors and external engineering resources.
- Coach and train plant maintenance and engineering partners on electrical, automation, and controls topics to build organizational capability.
- Evaluate, test, and apply new and emerging automation technologies to improve safety, performance, and business results.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on capital projects involving automation, controls, and electrical systems.
- Ensure engineering work complies with safety standards, electrical codes, food safety requirements, and company policies.
- Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional partners including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers.
What you will 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
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in controls engineering, automation, and electrical systems.
- Experience with dairy processing or food manufacturing environments.
- Programming experience with Rockwell Logix 5000 PLCs, motion control systems, PanelView HMIs, and GE iFix.
- Demonstrated technical leadership or informal project leadership experience across multiple technologies.
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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.
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Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact [email protected] or call 920-437-7601.
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 5-7 years professional experience in electrical and controls engineering in industrial/manufacturing environments
- Deep understanding of SCADA, specifically Ignition platform (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
- Ability to identify issues, develop practical solutions, and implement through completion
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams
- Willingness to support operations during non‑typical hours as needed
- Extensive controls, automation, and electrical systems experience (10+ years)
- Experience with dairy processing or food manufacturing environments
- Programming experience with Rockwell Logix 5000 PLCs, motion control systems, PanelView HMIs, and GE iFix
- Demonstrated technical leadership or informal project leadership across multiple technologies
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
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What We Do
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, 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. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
