Lead Controls Systems Engineer, Plant Automation

Hershey Company

Lancaster (Lancaster County)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Hershey Company’s Lancaster Y&S plant seeks a Controls Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and advanced control expertise for installation, maintenance, and optimization of plant electrical and automation systems.

You will diagnose complex issues, guide corrective actions, and ensure safe, reliable operation of processing and packaging systems, power distribution, motor controls, and industrial networks in a 2nd shift role at our Lancaster facility.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and support to Operations and Maintenance teams in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem resolution, and optimization of electrical controls, instrumentation, networking, power systems, PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, controls networks, safety systems, industrial computers, motor controls, distributed control systems, and other automation technologies.
Perform and guide complex installation, repair, maintenance, and calibration activities across manufacturing and utility systems, using specifications, technical drawings, data, and advanced diagnostic tools to ensure accurate and reliable work.
Plan, organize, and coordinate technical activities involving multiple teams or functions, sequencing work to minimize production impact and support safe, effective execution.
Define root causes, develop corrective action plans, and implement sustainable solutions that reduce recurring problems and improve equipment performance and operational reliability.
Own technical processes and lead controls‑related projects of defined scope, including planning, monitoring, contractor coordination, equipment checkout, startup support, engineering design, and implementation.
Support plant Maintenance functions and lead or participate in continuous improvement efforts that improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and throughput.
Ensure plant electrical drawings, controls documentation, and software are securely maintained and kept current.
Provide technical analysis, including cost estimates, feasibility reviews, specifications, interpretation of requirements, alternatives, and recommendations for capital solutions.
Coordinate with equipment vendors, engineering personnel, manufacturing supervision, production employees, supplier companies, and internal customers to design and implement technical solutions.
Apply and promote safety, quality, and technical standards, identify risks, and drive corrective actions, including adherence to applicable electrical and food-industry practices, standards, and codes.