Future Opportunities Electrical Controls Co-Op (Fall 2026)

The Hershey Company • VA

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About The Position

This Controls Engineering Co-Op has the potential for the selected candidate to work 3 consecutive rotations within the Controls Engineering department depending on your availability. The available Intern/Co-op position would have the opportunity to begin in Fall 2026. Successive rotations would then follow school schedule for a co-op experience.

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.
• Candidate 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.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or experience in Networking.
• Coursework or experience in SCADA Systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming - Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, Structured Text.
• Experience in Human Machine Interface (HMI) Development – Using Visualization Software.
• Experience in 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Opportunity for full-time Co-Op from June 2026 to December 2026 with possible additional 6-month rotation.
• Experience working with various engineering disciplines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees