The Hershey Company · 1 month ago
Remote - Staff Controls Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expThe Hershey Company is a leading food manufacturer, and they are seeking a Staff Controls Engineer to lead the development and implementation of control systems in complex projects. The role involves managing capital projects, optimizing manufacturing processes, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Leads the development/assessment of state-of-the-art control systems suitable for a food 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
Manages large and/or complex 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
Leads multifunctional teams in the development of capital projects, preparing manufacturing feasibility assessments and capital cost estimates for multiple capital projects
Evaluate 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 food manufacturing facility and within the project scope, budget, and timeline
Ensure 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, 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
Lead process and packaging controls optimization during startup and early production
Lead digital transformation initiatives on the factory floor, driving adoption of new technologies and continuous improvement
Ensures network infrastructure and machinery networks conform to industrial control network guidelines and cybersecurity policies
Hone control system troubleshooting skills for processes and equipment
Communicate with and train manufacturing personnel including operators and supervisors in operations of implemented control systems
Communicate with and train maintenance and specialist personnel in the technical details of implemented control systems
Mentors and guides less experienced controls engineers and co-ops/interns in engineering projects
Provides training to others for the Skills Diversification program
Qualification
Required
Proven capability to demonstrate and apply, as well as develop and share, technical expertise within their functional area and cross-functionally within the organization
Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and digital solution deployment
Proven problem-solving skills and possess the ability to think critically
Capability to communicate technical subject matter, written and verbally, cross functionally with their manager
Proven capability to communicate complex or technical subject matter, both written and verbally, to audiences at all levels of the organization
Proven capability to influence stakeholders and leverage personal networks to provide engineering solutions
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
Experience in developing electrical schematics, P&IDs, control system design, and project estimation
Experience in developing, specifying, and installing 480 VAC, 120 VAC, and 24 VDC power systems
Experience in basic ethernet network architectures and device configuration
Technical Troubleshooting skills, including hands-on problem-solving experience focusing on detailed problem resolution and documentation
Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be open to and comfortable with change
Must be able to execute projects to a defined schedule and budget
Open to travel (including International) based on assignment (>30%)
BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related Engineering Field
Minimum 5 years of experience in controls engineering for Food Processing, Confectionery, Pharmaceutical or related industries
Preferred
Salty Snacks, Confectionary, Food, Consumer Goods or Pharmaceutical experience is desirable
Demonstrated knowledge and experience that is required to design, specify, estimate, install, configure, program, troubleshoot and maintain state of the art control systems for discrete, batch and continuous process systems
Expert in the application and programming of PLCs/PACs, Rockwell and Siemens preferred
Demonstrated knowledge in the application and programming of motion control systems, Rockwell and Siemens preferred
Expert in the application and configuration of HMI/SCADA systems, FactoryTalk SE/ME and Ignition preferred
Experience with the Redzone connected workforce application
Proven experience implementing and supporting digital manufacturing systems such as digital automation, MES, IIOT, data analytics and integration of IT.OT systems
Expert in the application of common process instrumentation (temperature, level, pressure, flow, mass)
Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements for electrical installations
Company
The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$4.62B2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Kirk Tanner
Chief Executive Officer
Deepak Bhatia
Chief Technology Officer
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