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Senior Controls Engineer

Schreiber Foods


Job Location:

Mount Vernon, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Category:
Engineering

Job Family:
Systems & Controls Engineering

Job Description:

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 highperforming automation solutions across manufacturing operations.

This role is 100% on-site at our Mount Vernon 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 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 crossfunctional partners including Operations Maintenance Engineering Quality and external suppliers.

What you will 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

  • 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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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.

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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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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