Systems 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.

 

As a Systems Engineer, you will support the implementation and maintenance of server and network architecture in a food manufacturing environment.

 

What You Will Do:

• Install and configure servers, network devices, and related hardware.
• Troubleshoot IT infrastructure hardware and software issues.
• Support senior engineers in projects and daily operations.
• Use tools and processes to identify, resolve, and prevent technical issues.
• Maintain a stable, high performance IT environment and contribute to infrastructure improvements.
• Develop and update infrastructure documentation and procedures.
• Resolve assigned issues independently and participate in 24 hour on call rotation.
• Participate in ongoing infrastructure upgrades and Lean/CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives as a Green Belt.

 

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, CIS, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant IT infrastructure experience.
• Knowledge of Windows server environments, SAP, databases, backup/restore processes, IP based networking, and server level troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, numeric data analysis, and strong interpersonal/communication skills.

 

What We Offer:
The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $125,000 annually, with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings

 

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Services(CIS) or related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.

Years of Related Experience: 3-5 years of related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of server based Windows operating systems, SAP systems, database systems, databackup/restore techniques, network (IP based) communications infrastructure and server-level troubleshootingtechniques. Proficiency in the operation of a personal computer in a Windows environment to include the MicrosoftOffice Suite and Outlook. Proficiency with numeric data analysis and skilled in interpersonal and communicationskills.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities