Sr Engineer

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

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Controls & Security Tech Solutions, the Senior Controls Engineer will lead the design, selection, installation, and commissioning of control systems and automated equipment for medium to high complexity capital projects.

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‑functionally across engineering, operations, and vendors.
• Train manufacturing and maintenance teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications

• 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%+).

Benefits And Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Career development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.