[Hiring] Staff Engineer Electrical & Controls @The Hershey Company

Role Description

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. This position requires a critical thinker who possesses advanced technical knowledge, and who has demonstrated exceptional problem solving and optimization skills.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Exceptional problem solving and optimization skills.
• Must be able to execute projects in a timely manner.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $127,280 to $159,100 per 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 well‑being.

Company Description

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.

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