Sr Engineer
About The Position
At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest 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 we do business every day. About The Hershey Company The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more. At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. How will you fit in the big picture? Reporting to the Manager of Controls & Security Tech Solutions, the Associate Staff Controls Engineer leads the development and execution of medium to high complexity capital projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- PLC/PAC programming (Rockwell, Siemens)
- HMI/SCADA (FactoryTalk, Ignition)
- Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to travel (~30%+)
- 3+ years of experience
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, selection, installation, and commissioning of control systems and automated equipment
- Develop and assess control systems for manufacturing environments
- Manage small capital projects including scope, cost, and schedule
- Ensure compliance with industrial control network and cybersecurity standards
- Support startup, optimization, and troubleshooting
- Partner cross-functionally across engineering, operations, and vendors
- Train manufacturing and maintenance teams
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
