Sr Controls & Electrical Engineer

Job Overview

How will you fit in the big picture?

Reporting to the Manager of Controls & Security Tech Solutions, the Senior Controls Engineer leads the development and execution of medium to high complexity capital projects.

What will you do?

• Lead the design, selection, installation, and commissioning of control systems and automated equipment
• Develop and assess control systems for manufacturing environments
• Manage small capital projects including scope, cost, and schedule
• Ensure compliance with industrial control network and cybersecurity standards
• Support startup, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Partner cross-functionally across engineering, operations, and vendors
• Train manufacturing and maintenance teams

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

• PLC/PAC programming (Rockwell, Siemens)
• HMI/SCADA (Factory Talk, Ignition)
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Ability to travel (~30%+)
• 3+ years of experience in controls engineering

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

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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