Staff Engineer Electrical & Controls

The Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); Remote; USD 127,000 - 159,000; Full time

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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

Note: If you apply for a role at Hershey through our career's website, we may use technologies that use automation to filter your candidacy based on objective criteria. We also use AI-enabled tools that help us facilitate the selection of our future Hershey talent. These tools may help with activities such as matching and scoring candidates to roles based on requirements and scheduling interviews. These systems process only the information you provide in your application, including your resume, work history, education, and responses to screening questions. While these technologies assist with certain steps in our recruitment process and may provide recommendations, all final decisions, including those affecting whether candidates advance to subsequent stages in the applicant process, are made by our talent acquisition teams with meaningful human review and independent judgment. Depending on your location and the specific role you apply for, additional disclosures about our use of AI in recruitment may be provided to you separately.

How will you fit in the big picture?

Reporting to the Director of Engineering - Salty Snacks in the Salty Snacks Engineering Group and working remotely, traveling as needed, the Staff Electrical/Controls Engineer (Engineer V) position will lead the conceptual and detailed engineering design, execution, and implementation of high complexity projects requiring functional and industry expertise while leveraging relationships to deliver business results. They must have familiarity with agile software development methodologies and digital solution deployment. This position requires a critical thinker who possesses advanced technical knowledge, and who has demonstrated exceptional problem solving and optimization skills. This position will work collaboratively with both technical and business partners, with the advanced capability to communicate complex technical subject matter in verbal and written form to audiences at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and possess the leadership attributes required to guide and influence cross functional teams and contribute to critical meetings with Senior Management.

Specific Role Focus Area:

• Leads the development/assessment of state-of-the-art control systems suitable for a manufacturing facility that meet project requirements and business objectives.
• Leads selection, design, installation and commissioning of control systems and automated equipment in the execution of capital projects, meeting budget, schedule, and scope
• Identifies opportunities for digital manufacturing applications, guiding project teams, and assessing new technologies for performance improvements and business value.
• Mentor peers on food industry processes, construction practices, standards, and codes.
• Problem solving through application of technical acumen and creative thinking
• May manage electrical/controls focused capital projects.
• May manage co-ops or interns, including interviewing and selection.

This role will interact and partner with:

• Other Corporate Engineering functions (Project Management, Process, Packaging, Civil, Utilities)
• Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Safety, and Quality Assurance
• Quality and Regulatory Compliance
• Environmental, Health, and Safety
• Operations Business Development
• Technical and professional employees within Hershey corporate and Salty snacks sites
• Marketing
• Manufacturing Alliances
• Procurement
• External Vendors

Travel Expectations:

This position will require domestic and international travel at times to support the ongoing business. Travel is project dependent, but on average 35% -50% travel over time but may be 60% to 80% during certain project phases.

What will you do?

Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation:

• Develop manufacturing alternatives that meet the business requirements and provide electrical/controls solutions for the project.
• Electrical Schematic & P&ID generation and development.
• Implement and support digital manufacturing systems such as digital automation, MES, IIOT, data analytics and integration of IT.OT systems
• Equipment specication & selection and evaluation of equipment suppliers.
• Cost estimating for capital projects and process solutions.

Implementation & Execution of capital projects:

• Construction scope and bid package development for small to large capital projects.
• Coordinate and oversee the Equipment and system installation, check- out, and commissioning.
• Responsible for electrical/controls support, troubleshooting, and optimization during startup.
• Lead training of manufacturing personnel including operators, supervisors, QA, and maintenance on the key operating parameters of the electrical/controls systems
• Successful transition of deliverables and documentation to Plant Operations and Maintenance staff.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives on the factory floor, driving adoption of new technologies and continuous improvement.
• Ensures network infrastructure and machinery networks conform to industrial control network guidelines and cybersecurity policies.

Capital Project Management:

• Budget, schedule, and resource management of electrical/controls focused capital projects.
• Lead multi-functional teams ensuring projects are executed successfully.
• Make critical decisions under pressure and with limited information.
• Proficient in the use and application of Hershey Engineering Standards and relevant industry standards.
• Proficient Proven capability to apply applicable control system technologies, programming methods, instrumentation and other processes that benefit Hershey capital project requirements and business objectives.

Accountabilities

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Food Processing, Confectionery, Pharmaceutical or related industries
• Electrical/Controls engineering, Electrical/Controls design and project management experience, including process troubleshooting and optimization
• Expert in the application and programming of PLCs/PACs, Rockwell and Siemens preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the application and programming of motion control systems, Rockwell and Siemens preferred.
• Expert in the application and configuration of HMI/SCADA systems, FactoryTalk SE/ME and Ignition preferred.
• Experience in developing, specifying, and installing 480 VAC, 120 VAC, and 24 VDC power systems is required.
• Experience in basic ethernet network architectures and device configuration
• Knowledge and experience in electrical/controls design typical for the food and pharma industries, including: An advanced understanding and application of: common electrical/controls systems and equipment, sanitary design, and construction practices, GMP's and Food Safety, and common equipment suppliers
• Possess an advanced understanding of the design, application of process automation & instrumentation
• Demonstrated proficiencies in the food, pharmaceutical or other industry that is relative to Hershey manufacturing processes, construction practices, standards, and codes that support manufacturing
• Prioritize solutions and develop schedules based on an understanding of the required business objectives.
• Exceptional problem solving and optimization skills
• Must be able to execute projects in a timely manner.

Education:

• BS in Electrical or Electrical Engineering Technology, or other closely related Engineering field.

General attributes and skills to include:

• Recognized and experienced leadership and decision-making ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Must be open and comfortable with change.
• Must be versed with MS Office programs.

Minimum Education & Requirements

• 5+ years

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $127,280 to $159,100per year. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, education, and training. In addition to a market-competitive base salary, our Total Rewards package includes performance-based incentives and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support overall physical, mental, and financial wellbeing (as applicable). Learn more about Hershey's benefits and all the resources Hershey provides to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing by visiting the Hershey Digital Employee Experience at www.askHRbenefits.hersheys.com

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to 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.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. 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. You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call [phone] and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to [e-mail]. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Needed" in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.

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