Senior Controls Engineer

Schreiber Foods • Mount Vernon, WA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP.
• Company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.
• Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
• Up to $5,000 annually to help with the cost of childcare.
• Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Wellness Incentive and employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one.
• Onsite nurse.
• Mental health counselor.
• Partners Helping Partners program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior