Engineer Controls & Instrumentation

Hershey Company; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Senai, Johor, Malaysia seeks an Engineer, Controls & Instrumentation to ensure reliability and optimization of manufacturing systems. You will apply expertise in electrical, controls, and instrumentation, driving process improvements and cybersecurity initiatives.

Collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Capital Projects teams, you will lead projects from concept to commissioning, support new product initiatives, and pursue continuous improvements for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in technical support, controls engineering, and project management in manufacturing.
• Experience with Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity practices and manufacturing system integration.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for electrical, controls, and instrumentation systems to improve equipment reliability.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain control network architecture and cybersecurity measures.
• Conduct operational testing and validate improvements in production efficiency.
• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Prepare URS, support procurement, and coordinate FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to meet project objectives.
• Support new product initiatives by evaluating electrical, controls, and instrumentation solutions.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies to support manufacturing innovation.

Skills

Industrial automation

Controls engineering

PLC platforms

Electrical systems

Project management

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder mgmt

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI/SCADA

OPC/Kepware

Job description

Location

Senai, Johor, Malaysia

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. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.

Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

How will you fit in the big picture?

As an Engineer, Controls & Instrumentation, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, optimization, and continuous improvement of Hershey's manufacturing systems. You will provide technical expertise in electrical, controls, and instrumentation systems while driving process improvements, cybersecurity initiatives, compliance, and operational excellence. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, and Capital Project teams, you will support day-to-day operations and lead projects that enhance performance, productivity, and future growth.

What will you do?

• Provide technical support for electrical, controls, and instrumentation systems to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Investigate equipment and control system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive solutions.
• Develop and maintain industrial control network architecture and cybersecurity measures, including firewalls and security policies.
• Conduct operational testing and validation activities to improve production efficiency, quality, and process performance.
• Manage calibration programs and ensure compliance with critical control point (CCP) and regulatory requirements.
• Lead assigned capital projects from concept development through commissioning, startup, and handover.
• Develop user requirement specifications (URS), support equipment procurement activities, and coordinate FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, Center of Excellence (COE) teams, and external vendors to deliver project objectives.
• Support new product initiatives by evaluating and recommending electrical, controls, and instrumentation solutions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that increase efficiency, reliability, and cost savings.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to support future manufacturing innovation.

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in technical support, controls engineering, and project management within food, confectionery, chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting processing and packaging equipment within a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, instrumentation, and industrial networks.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms, process instrumentation, Ethernet networks, OPC/Kepware technologies, and manufacturing control systems.
• Experience managing capital projects, equipment commissioning, startup activities, and cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity practices and manufacturing system integration.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

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, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
• Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities
• 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