Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer – Food & Beverage

The Hershey Company

Hershey (PA)

On-site

USD 127,000 - 159,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Staff Electrical/Controls Engineer (Engineer V) to lead conceptual and detailed engineering design for high-complexity projects in a remote-capable role. You will drive electrical/controls solutions, implement digital manufacturing systems, and guide cross-functional teams to meet budget, schedule, and quality objectives.

This role requires 5+ years in food processing or related industries, expertise in PLCs/PACs (Rockwell/Siemens), HMI/SCADA, and a strong

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years in Food Processing, Confectionery or related industries.
  • Electrical/Controls engineering, design and project management experience.
  • Expert in PLC/PAC programming with motion control knowledge (Rockwell/Siemens).
  • Experience with 480/120/24 VDC power systems and sanitary design practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation for capital projects.
  • Oversee installation, checkout, and commissioning of electrical/controls systems.
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives and IT/OT integration on the factory floor.
  • Mentor peers on industry processes, standards, and codes.

Skills

PLCs/PACs programming
HMI/SCADA systems
Digital manufacturing integration
Electrical design leadership

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLCs
Siemens PLCs
Ignition
FactoryTalk
MES/IIoT data analytics

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking a Staff Electrical/Controls Engineer (Engineer V) to lead conceptual and detailed engineering design for high-complexity projects in a remote-capable role. You will drive electrical/controls solutions, implement digital manufacturing systems, and guide cross-functional teams to meet budget, schedule, and quality objectives.

This role requires 5+ years in food processing or related industries, expertise in PLCs/PACs (Rockwell/Siemens), HMI/SCADA, and a strong

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