Chocolate Plant Engineer Co-Op: Hands-On & Impact

Hershey; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 20,088 - 26,784; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Hershey, PA, is offering a co-op opportunity in Process Engineering focused on milk chocolate processing. The selected student will gain hands-on experience in an industrial plant environment, collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Contractors, and Engineering teams to contribute to real projects.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, process design, documentation, and coordinating equipment startups.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication and interactive skills are critical in this assignment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Knowledge of AutoCAD and SAP is useful but not required.
• Must have completed sophomore year and have a minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Required major is Chemical Engineering.
• Eligibility to work in the United States for any employer.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week.
• Availability to work on a flexible schedule from time to time including occasional long days (12hr) and weekends (rare).
• Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and troubleshoot problems
• Design and optimize processes and equipment
• Prepare proper documentation of project work, including process flow diagrams, P&ID's, and engineering calculations.
• Develop scopes of work, functional specifications, and cost estimates
• Function as project manager by writing and implementing projects
• Purchase components and equipment
• Coordinate installation work and equipment startups

Skills

Communication

MS Office

AutoCAD

SAP

GPA 2.8

Chemical Engineering

Work Authorization

Driver's License

40 hrs/week

Education

Pursuing Chemical Engineering degree

Sophomore year completed

GPA 2.8

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

The Hershey Company in Hershey, PA, is offering a co-op opportunity in Process Engineering focused on milk chocolate processing. The selected student will gain hands-on experience in an industrial plant environment, collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Contractors, and Engineering teams to contribute to real projects.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, process design, documentation, and coordinating equipment startups.