Controls Engineer

Schreiber Foods•Richland Center, WI

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer provides productivity, quality, and capacity improvements in an automated food manufacturing environment through control systems optimization, maintenance automation training, production support, and capital project execution. The role ensures compliance with engineering and safety standards, evaluates and applies emerging technologies, and works to achieve strong business results. Two openings are available. This is a 100% on-site position at the Richland Center, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. The engineer executes Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls projects, supports plant maintenance and production teams, oversees contractors, and maintains and optimizes plant control systems. The role also develops operations-system solutions using SCADA, HMI, MES, scripting, and database systems. In partnership with plant leadership, the engineer supports food safety and quality compliance, communicates customer requirements, audits procedures, and addresses incidents involving failure to follow standard procedures. For a U.S. salaried position, employees relocating more than 50 miles may receive a $10,000 relocation bonus and a relocation package. The posting describes retirement contributions, incentive pay, childcare assistance, wellness support, tuition reimbursement, and medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in electrical control system programming, electrical system design, power distribution, project management, and equipment installations.
Relevant industrial co-op, internship, or other experience.
Fundamental knowledge of and familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and electrical theory.
Ability to identify issues, develop practical solutions, and implement them through completion.
Proficiency in reading and understanding electrical drawings.
Proficiency and aptitude with computers and automation programming.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment.
Experience creating flow charts, construction drawings, or other graphical methods to communicate intent to internal and external audiences.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Willingness and ability to occasionally work and be on call during non-typical hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of experience in 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 provide project work direction to a broad range of team members.

Responsibilities

Execute Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls projects according to cost, schedule, and performance commitments while following Schreiber’s Enterprise Project Management principles.
Coach and train plant maintenance team members on electrical automation topics.
Manage and oversee the performance of electrical and engineering contractors.
Improve production efficiency and uptime by identifying and implementing controls optimization opportunities.
Proactively monitor and maintain plant control systems, including network health, controller functionality, and obsolescence management.
Establish and maintain electrical, automation, and controls-related standards.
Develop SCADA, HMI, MES, and data reporting/dashboard solutions using scripting and database systems to improve operational performance and safety.
Work with the leadership team to ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements.
Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and support groups.
Establish and audit PCPs, CCPs, and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes and ensure customer requirements are met.
Review incidents in which procedures are not met and determine appropriate corrective action for partners who fail to follow standard procedures.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
8% 401(k) match into the ESOP and an additional company retirement contribution of about 8% of earnings, for around 16% in annual retirement savings contributions.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
$10,000 relocation bonus and a relocation package for eligible U.S. salaried employees relocating more than 50 miles.
Up to $5,000 annually for childcare costs, including monthly contributions toward expenses such as independent babysitters.
Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Role- and career-relevant development opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Access to an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
Partners Helping Partners program providing peer-organized support to employees experiencing hardship.