You will have the opportunity to work with advanced automation technologies, shape engineering standards, lead meaningful capital investments, and directly influence the future of digital manufacturing while continuing to develop both technical and leadership capabilities
What will you do?
Technical Leadership
Design, develop, and assess industrial control systems for manufacturing and packaging operations.
Lead the specification, design, programming, installation, commissioning, and startup of automation systems.
Develop and maintain electrical architectures, control system standards, and engineering best practices.
Provide technical leadership in PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control, industrial networking, and instrumentation applications.
Support machine integration, manufacturing data enablement, and digital transformation initiatives.
Project Execution
Lead the controls and electrical portions of capital projects from concept through startup.
Manage project scope, budget, schedule, technical risks, and resource requirements.
Develop control narratives, functional specifications, electrical schematics, network architectures, and commissioning plans.
Coordinate with equipment suppliers, system integrators, contractors, and plant teams to support successful project execution.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
Operational Excellence
Diagnose and resolve complex automation, electrical, and controls issues.
Drive reliability, safety, cybersecurity, and maintainability improvements.
Ensure compliance with electrical codes, industry standards, company engineering standards, and cybersecurity requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
Collaboration & Mentorship
Partner with process engineering, packaging engineering, project management, digital engineering, operations, maintenance, and quality teams.
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Mentor engineers, co-ops, and contractors while helping elevate team technical capabilities.
Influence engineering decisions through technical expertise, data-driven recommendations, and collaborative leadership.
Minimum Requirements
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience designing and implementing industrial automation and electrical systems.
Experience leading controls and electrical workstreams on capital projects.
Strong knowledge of industrial control systems in manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience with PLC/PAC programming, industrial networks and protocols, HMI/SCADA systems, motion control, electrical power distribution, control panel design, instrumentation, and process control.
Ability to travel to manufacturing locations as required.
Preferred
Experience in food, consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, chemical, or another highly automated manufacturing environment.
Experience with FactoryTalk, Ignition, Siemens TIA Portal, or related automation platforms.
Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, MQTT, OPC UA, and industrial cybersecurity principles.
Understanding of NFPA, NEC, UL 508A, machine safety, and functional safety standards.
What Success Looks Like
Lead medium-to-large controls and electrical projects with minimal supervision.
Serve as a recognized technical expert within the organization.
Influence engineering standards and technical direction.
Deliver automation solutions that improve safety, reliability, quality, and productivity.
Develop the next generation of engineers through coaching and mentorship.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the manufacturing network.
Benefits and Perks
At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.
Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility
Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $103,200 to $129,000 per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance‑based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial well‑being (as applicable). Learn more about Hershey’s benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well‑being by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at www.askHRbenefits.hersheys.com
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email.To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.
Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg
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