Position Details

Type Not Specified

Experience senior

Exp. Years 5+ years

Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Senior Controls Engineer leads development, assessment, and implementation of state-of-the-art control systems for Hershey manufacturing. Manages capital projects, designs electrical schematics, programs PLCs, and trains maintenance personnel, with travel.

Key Responsibilities

Leads the development/assessment of state-of-the-art control systems suitable for a manufacturing facility
Leads selection, design, installation and commissioning of control systems and automated equipment
Manages small capital projects, including cost, schedule, and resources
Problem solving through application of experience, research, and critical thinking
Communicates with and trains manufacturing personnel in operations of implemented control systems

Technical Overview

Proficient with Rockwell and Siemens PLCs; strong HMI/SCADA experience (FactoryTalk and Ignition); capable of electrical schematics, P&ID, and instrumentation; knowledgeable about 480/120/24 VDC power systems and industrial control networks.

Ideal Candidate

Senior controls engineer with 5+ years designing and implementing automation for confectionery/food manufacturing. Strong Rockwell and Siemens PLC experience, HMI/SCADA expertise (FactoryTalk and Ignition), and ability to travel internationally for project deployments.

Must-Have Skills

BS in EngineeringEngineering Technologyor related Engineering FieldMinimum five (5) years of experience in controls engineering for Food ProcessingConfectioneryPharmaceutical or related industries

Nice-to-Have Skills

PE CertificationROCKWELL and Siemens PLC experienceHMI/SCADA experience with FactoryTalk SE/ME and IgnitionP&IDelectrical schematicsIndustrial control network cybersecurity policies

Tools & Platforms

Rockwell AutomationSiemensFactoryTalk SE/MEIgnitionHMI/SCADAP&IDElectrical schematicsInstrumentation

Required Skills

['BS in Engineering''Rockwell''Siemens''PLC''HMI/SCADA''P&ID''Electrical schematics''Instrumentation''Process instrumentation''480 VAC''120 VAC''24 VDC''Power systems''Ignition''FactoryTalk SE/ME''PE''Professional Engineer''Food manufacturing''Confectionery''Pharmaceutical']

Hard Skills

Rockwell AutomationSiemensPLCP&IDElectrical schematicsHMI/SCADAFactoryTalk SE/MEIgnitionIndustrial Control NetworkProcess instrumentation480 VAC120 VAC24 VDC power systemsElectrical installationsmotor controlmotion controltrainingtroubleshooting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeamworkInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingCollaborationTrainingInfluence

Certifications

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE)

Industry & Role

Industry Food & Beverage

Job Function Lead the design, installation, and operation of industrial control systems for Hershey manufacturing facilities

Role Subtype Controls Engineer

Keywords for Your Resume

Sr Controls EngineerControls EngineerRockwellSiemensPLCP&IDElectrical SchematicsHMI/SCADAFactoryTalk SE/MEIgnitionIndustrial Control NetworkProcess instrumentation480 VAC120 VAC24 VDCPower systemsTravelConfectioneryFoodConsumer GoodsPharmaceuticalBS in EngineeringPEProfessional Engineercontrols engineerrockwellsiemensplchmiscadafactorytalk sefactorytalk meignitionp&id

Deal Breakers

Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years controls engineering experience in related industries, Willingness to travel up to 50%

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