Automation and Controls Engineer

At CJ Schwan’s , we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s ®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

Our brand-new, 360,000-square-foot Asian-style food manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, SD , is taking shape — and we’re ramping up hiring for key roles. This is your chance to be part of something from the ground up. We’re building a strong, experienced team ready to bring this new site to life and shape its future together.

The Automation & Controls Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and functional oversight of electrical, automation, and control systems that support food manufacturing operations. Working with limited supervision, this role develops, implements, and supports automation initiatives that align with the plant's strategic objectives while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production processes.

As a key technical expert, the Automation & Controls Engineer leads automation and controls projects, supports continuous improvement efforts, and provides advanced troubleshooting expertise for complex production, processing, packaging, and facility systems. This position serves as a critical resource for the design, operation, maintenance, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.