Future Opportunities Electrical Controls Co-Op (Summer 2027)

The Hershey Company • Lower Swatara Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This Controls Engineering Co-Op position offers the potential for the selected candidate to work up to three consecutive rotations within the Controls Engineering department, depending on availability. The available intern/co-op position would have the opportunity to begin in Summer 2027, with successive rotations following the school schedule for a co-op experience. The Hershey Company's culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through corporate philanthropy, Hershey creates positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes a deep and long-standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, investing in education, workforce readiness, and hands-on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross-brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how business is done every day.

Requirements

• Sophomore or junior working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Completed the basic or introductory courses in Electrical Theory, Electronics, and Electrical Design.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to use basic electrical instruments such as digital multimeter, current probes and signal calibrators.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Works well with others, is organized, takes initiative, is dependable, has common sense and is flexible and willing to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Networking
• SCADA Systems
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming - Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, Structured Text
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) Development – Using Visualization Software
• Food Processing or Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the controls engineer, the intern may be involved in project work which may include electrical design, equipment/instrument installation, equipment/instrument checkout, project startups and maintenance troubleshooting and support.
• Working on their own assigned project. Projects may involve developing electrical elementary drawings, writing program logic controller (PLC) programs, Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen development, and commissioning of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)/Motion Control systems.
• Observing existing plant processes, making recommendations, setting up a test design and working with plant operators and supervisors to troubleshoot existing systems.
• Researching new technologies to implement in production environments.
• Gaining experience in talking to vendors, equipment/instrument selection, equipment/instrument set up and training of manufacturing personnel.
• Working with process engineering, packaging engineering, quality assurance, industrial engineering and other Hershey personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern