Schreiber Foods · 1 day ago
Controls Engineer
Smithfield, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSchreiber Foods is a leading company in the food manufacturing industry, and they are seeking a Controls Engineer to improve productivity, quality, and capacity through control systems optimization. The role involves managing electrical and engineering projects, training maintenance teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Execute Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls projects against commitments (cost, schedule, and performance) while adhering to Schreiber’s 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields
5+ years of experience in electrical control system programming, electrical system design, power distribution, project management, and equipment installations
Deep understanding of SCADA, specifically the Ignition platform, both Vision and Perspective
Fundamental knowledge and familiarity of NEC, NFPA70E, and electrical theory
Proven ability in finding issues, conceptualizing practical solutions, implementing through to completion
Proficiency with reading and understanding electrical drawings
Proficiency and aptitude with computer and automation programming
Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment
Experience in creating flow charts, construction drawings, or other graphical methods to communicate intent to internal and external audiences
The ability to be effective working in a cross-functional team environment
Willing and able to occasionally work and be on call during non-typical hours (e.g. nights, holidays, and weekends)
Benefits
Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In 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. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
Depending on your medical plan enrollment, earn $1,200 in your HSA or as a cash payout for prevention activities. Plus, use your $600 lifestyle spending account for reimbursements related to health, fitness, weight management, mental health and social wellness.
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.
We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
Company
Schreiber Foods
Schreiber provides dairy favorites to people around the globe.
10001+ employees
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