Location: Hershey, PA * Role Overview:* This position is for an Engineer (Controls) in the Controls & Security Technology Solutions Engineering group. This individual will assume responsibility for assisting in and executing fundamental projects of varying importance, complexity and scope. Primary responsibilities include conceptual development, developing project schedules, control system design, implementation of advanced industrial control networks, implementation of computer systems for the manufacturing environment and the integration of manufacturing systems data with business systems. The engineer will also be responsible to coordinate or assist in leading the electrical installation and commissioning efforts for capital projects including organizing daily electrical tasks, contract engineering resources, and equipment commissioning. The engineer will be working directly with other engineers (process, controls and packaging), capital project management, operations planning, manufacturing, quality assurance, product development, and marketing personnel. In addition to their primary responsibilities the individual will be responsible for developing their skillset to include more advanced learning related to controls and security technology concepts, Hershey standards, and regulatory requirements. * Responsibilities: * * Participate on a multifunctional team in the development of capital projects. Prepare manufacturing feasibility assessments and capital cost estimates for multiple capital projects. Evaluate new technologies, understand Hershey standards, and apply applicable control system technologies, programming methods, instrumentation, and other processes that benefit Hershey capital project requirements and Hershey business objectives. * Participate in the electrical responsibilities of capital projects including process and packaging system design and equipment selection, creation of electrical elementary drawings, preparing equipment and electrical construction bid specifications, electrical installation, start-up of process and packaging equipment and associated control systems. Hone skills for troubleshooting equipment and control system issues. Communicate with and train line supervisors, operators and maintenance personnel, and proficient in developing operational manuals. * Overseeing the process and packaging controls engineering portion of capital projects, including cost, schedule, and resources (internal and external contractors), as well as participating on multi-functional teams in project execution. * Developing process and packaging systems suitable for implementation in a manufacturing facility within the required project timetable. * Developing and maintaining the Industrial Control Network Architecture and Security measures (firewalls, policies, etc.). * Qualifications:* * Experience in the confectionery, food, consumer goods and/or pharmaceutical industry is preferred. * Experience in leading the controls engineering portion of multiple projects is preferred. * Experience with electrical elementary drawings, P&IDs, GMPs, controls estimating, and controls design is required. * Knowledge of Rockwell and Siemens PLCs and Motion Control systems (hardware and logic), FactoryTalk View, RSView, FactoryTalk Asset Centre, iFix, Wonderware and OPC communication, HMI/SCADA systems - both from an applied and maintenance perspective. * Understanding of the development and installation of 480VAC, 120VAC and 24VDC power systems and equipment electrical controls beneficial. * Knowledge of Industrial Control Network Architecture and Security measures is beneficial. * Experience & Education:* * BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology. * 0-2+ years in controls engineering 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 If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center ( ).