Electrical Controls Co‑Op — Summer 2027 (Rotations)

Hershey; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is offering a Summer 2027 Controls Engineering Co-op in Hershey, PA. The position may involve 3 consecutive rotations within Controls Engineering, starting Summer 2027 and aligning with school schedules for co-op participation.

Responsibilities include electrical design, equipment installation and commissioning, PLC programming, HMI development, and collaboration with site personnel. International travel is possible.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with a 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher.
• Completed basic courses: Electrical Theory, Electronics, Electrical Design.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical design, equipment/instrument installation, checkout, and startup tasks under the control engineer.
• Develop electrical drawings and PLC programs; assist in HMI screen development and VFD/Motion control commissioning.
• Collaborate with process/packaging/quality/industrial engineering teams and vendors as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical instrumentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

GPA 3.0/4.0

Tools

PLC Programming

HMI Development

SCADA Systems

Job description

The Hershey Company is offering a Summer 2027 Controls Engineering Co-op in Hershey, PA. The position may involve 3 consecutive rotations within Controls Engineering, starting Summer 2027 and aligning with school schedules for co-op participation.

Responsibilities include electrical design, equipment installation and commissioning, PLC programming, HMI development, and collaboration with site personnel. International travel is possible.