Staff Engineer Electrical & Controls

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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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

• Develop manufacturing alternatives that meet the business requirements and provide electrical/controls solutions for the project.
• Electrical Schematic & P& 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.

• 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…