Future Opportunities Packaging Systems Engineering Intern/Co-Op (Spring 2026)
About The Position
The goal of these engineering internship/co-op positions are to provide opportunities for students to gain real world packaging equipment engineering experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods and Food processing industry and to help students develop professionally in a progressive manner with an increasing amount of responsibility. This position specializes in packaging equipment systems, not packaging materials engineering. Packaging Engineering position: This engineering group is responsible for development & execution of medium to large capital projects at all of Hershey's North American manufacturing facilities. This includes: Developing design concepts, capital estimates & functional specifications for potential capital projects. Specification, purchase, installation & commissioning of packaging equipment & systems On-site construction, Project coordination & Project Management
Requirements
- Eligibility to work in the United States for any employer
- A valid Drivers' License and a means of reliable transportation
- Willingness and ability to travel to and work in our North American manufacturing facilities or other assignments as required, up to 50% of the time
- Availability to work on a flexible schedule from time to time including off-shifts and weekends
- Must be an undergraduate student majoring in Mechanical, Electrical or Automation Engineering, or similar program from an ABET accredited engineering program at the sophomore level or higher.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge in packaging engineering is a plus.
- Proficiency with common Windows based computer software programs, including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project (is a plus).
- Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD
Responsibilities
- Specifying, purchasing, installing, and commissioning new packaging equipment.
- Preparing proper documentation of project scope of work, design documentation, and test reports.
- Working with multidisciplinary teams including personnel from manufacturing, packaging development, quality assurance, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, and process engineering, equipment manufacturers, and installation contractors.
- Designing, troubleshooting and optimizing packaging processes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
