Senior Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA Automation Leader

The Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design, installation, and commissioning of control systems for medium to high complexity capital projects at Hershey, PA. You will develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing control solutions while ensuring cybersecurity compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include managing small capital projects, supporting startup, and training teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• PLC/PAC programming (Rockwell, Siemens).
• HMI/SCADA experience (FactoryTalk, Ignition).
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to travel (~30%+).

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-functional across engineering, operations, and vendors.
• Train manufacturing and maintenance teams.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication

Knowledge of instrumentation and控制

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field

3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

FactoryTalk HMI

Ignition SCADA

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design, installation, and commissioning of control systems for medium to high complexity capital projects at Hershey, PA. You will develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing control solutions while ensuring cybersecurity compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include managing small capital projects, supporting startup, and training teams.