Senior Controls & Electrical Engineer

Senior Controls & Electrical Engineer

Job Location:

Hershey, PA (Preferred)

Date Posted:
Apr 28, 2026
Requisition Number: 128145

Reporting to the Manager of Controls & Security Tech Solutions group and working out of the Technical Center in Hershey PA, the Senior Controls & Electrical Engineer leads the development, execution, and implementation of medium to high complexity projects requiring functional and industry expertise. They must have proven capability to demonstrate and apply technical expertise within their functional area and cross‑functionally within the organization.

The role requires strong problem‑solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex or technical subject matter written and verbally to audiences at all levels of the organization.

• 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.
• Manages small capital projects, including cost, schedule, and resources (internal and contract).
• Problem‑solving through application of experience, research, and critical thinking.
• Strong technical expertise in manufacturing automation systems and components.
• Strong understanding of Hershey processes, equipment, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communicator with multifunctional team members and Hershey management.

• Technical and professional employees within Global Engineering
• Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations and Quality Assurance
• Quality and Regulatory Compliance
• Procurement
• External Vendors

• This role will require domestic and international travel based on project assignments. Average 30% over time but may be 60% to 80% during certain project phases.

• Participates in a multifunctional team in the development of capital projects, preparing manufacturing feasibility assessments and capital cost estimates for multiple capital projects.
• Evaluates new technologies.
• Proficient in the use and application of Hershey Engineering Standards and relevant industry standards.
• Proven capability to apply applicable control system technologies, programming methods, instrumentation and other processes that benefit Hershey capital project requirements and business objectives.

• Leads the design of process control systems and evaluation/selection of packaging and process equipment control systems suitable for implementation in a manufacturing facility and within the project scope, budget, and timeline.
• Ensures network infrastructure, machinery networks, and installations are in conformance with the Hershey Industrial Control Network guidelines and cybersecurity policies.
• Prepares electrical schematics, bid specifications for processes, equipment installation, electrical distribution infrastructure and industrial control network infrastructure.
• Oversees the controls portion of installation, checkout and startup of processes and equipment, managing cost, schedule, and resources (internal and external) in a multifunctional team environment.
• Participates in process and packaging optimization during startup and early production.
• Hones control system troubleshooting skills for processes and equipment.
• Communicates with and trains manufacturing personnel including operators and supervisors in operations of implemented control systems.
• Communicates with and trains maintenance and specialist personnel in the technical details of implemented control systems.

• Works with senior control engineers on complex engineering projects.
• Develops additional proficiencies with the Hershey Skills Diversification Program.

Confectionery, Food, Consumer Goods or Pharmaceutical experience is desirable. The preferred candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience that is required to design, specify, estimate, install, configure, program, troubleshoot and…