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Senior Controls Engineer

Schreiber Foods


Job Location:

Carthage, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Category:
Engineering

Job Family:
Systems & Controls Engineering

Job Description:

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.

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

Relocation Benefits:Receive a $10000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.

What youll do:

  • Execute Electrical Instrumentation and Controls projects against commitments (cost schedule and performance) while adhering to Schreibers 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 obsolesce 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 ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed:

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

  • Typically requires a minimum of 57 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 crossfunctional teambased environment.

  • Willingness to support operations during nontypical hours as needed.

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.

Eligible partners will receive:
  • Get not one but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company youll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day 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. Thats a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. Thats hard to beat!
  • Earn bonus pay. Youll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
  • Ready to make a move Receive a $10000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
  • Childcare costs. Get up to $5000 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 employerfunded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness mental health and other lifestyle expenses.
  • Pursue development thats 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 youve never experienced it before. We have a program thats completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. Its 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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For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid drivers 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 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.


Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws.



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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, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 8,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essenti ... View more

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