Controls Engineer
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 engineering and safety standards are followed, evaluates and applies emerging technologies, and seeks strong business results. This position is located at the company’s plant in Logan, Utah. The engineer executes Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls projects; coaches plant maintenance team members; oversees electrical and engineering contractors; and improves production efficiency and uptime through controls optimization. The position monitors plant control systems, including network health, controller functionality, and obsolescence management, and establishes electrical, automation, and controls standards. It also develops SCADA, HMI, MES, and data reporting/dashboard solutions using scripting and database systems to improve performance and safety. In partnership with the leadership team, the role supports compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements. This includes interpreting and communicating customer requirements, establishing and auditing PCPs, CCPs, and Standard Operating Procedures, and reviewing procedural incidents to determine appropriate corrective actions.
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 find 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 materials 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 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 provide project work direction to a broad range of team members.
Responsibilities
- Execute Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls projects to meet 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.
- Identify and implement controls optimization opportunities to improve production efficiency and uptime.
- 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.
- Review incidents involving unmet procedures and determine appropriate corrective action for partners who do not follow standard procedures.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
- 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, plus an additional company retirement contribution of about 8% of earnings.
- 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 positions when relocating more than 50 miles.
- Up to $5,000 annually in childcare assistance.
- Wellness incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
- Role- and career-relevant development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
- Onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
- Partners Helping Partners support program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
