Sr Specialist Engineering

Location / Travel

Job Location:

Hershey, PA (Open to Remote).

Extensive travel required (~75–80%) during execution and commissioning phases.

The Senior Specialist, Engineering supports the onsite execution of capital projects in manufacturing environments. This role works closely with engineering, operations, and contractor teams to ensure equipment and systems are installed safely, meet quality standards, and are ready for commissioning and startup.

• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of capital equipment and systems
• Coordinate contractor and supplier activities onsite
• Maintain consistent presence on the manufacturing floor or construction job site
• Assess installation quality and mechanical readiness
• Serve as a liaison between engineering, plant teams, and contractors
• Promote strong safety, GMP, and food safety practices

• Experience supporting onsite execution of capital projects in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Several years of relevant hands‑on experience in manufacturing, maintenance, utilities, or capital project execution roles
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical field execution capability
• Formal education in engineering, engineering technology, or closely‑related technical discipline is beneficial when paired with relevant field experience

• This is an individual contributor role
• This role is highly collaborative and requires frequent interaction with cross‑functional teams, contractors, and plant stakeholders
• Extensive travel required (approximately 75–80%) during execution and commissioning phases
• Off‑shift and weekend work required to support on‑site execution, commissioning, and startup activities
• Sustained direct engagement on the manufacturing floor or other active field construction locations

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.