The Hershey Company · 21 hours ago
Electrical Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Hershey Company is seeking a Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead electrical engineering initiatives across the Reese manufacturing campus. This role involves overseeing capital projects, process improvements, and maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency, while providing technical leadership in electrical systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Lead and manage electrical engineering projects from concept through execution, including budgeting, ROI analysis, and timeline adherence
Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical systems including PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, and power distribution
Oversee installation, maintenance, and optimization of plant electrical and control systems
Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to improve equipment uptime, reliability, and safety
Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and Hershey safety standards
Develop and maintain electrical documentation including single-line diagrams, ladder logic, and control panel layouts
Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for capital projects involving electrical and controls architecture
Mentor and guide technicians and junior engineers in electrical best practices and troubleshooting
Coordinate with external contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
Support digital systems integration and OT network reliability
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on electrical systems and automation
Manage interactions with local, state, and federal agencies regarding electrical compliance and standards
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering within a manufacturing environment
Expertise with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (ControlLogix, SLC, PLC5), PanelView, and PanelView Plus
Strong understanding of industrial networking, control safety systems, and motor control
Proven leadership and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Proficiency in bid solicitation, project management, and engineering documentation tools
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
BS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
Must be able to stand, walk, use hands and arms, speak, and hear
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred
Experience with SAP (3–5 years preferred)
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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 SVP
Recent News
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