The Hershey Company · 7 hours ago
Engineer - Physical Automation
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThe Hershey Company is a leading confectionery manufacturer, and they are seeking a Physical Automation Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing, integrating, and optimizing advanced automation systems to enhance process and packaging operations while collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure successful implementation of technologies.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food
Responsibilities
Responsible for designing, integrating, and optimizing advanced automation systems—including collaborative robotics, vision systems, and process controls—to enhance process and packaging operations
Provide technical analyses, develop alternatives (cost estimates, feasibility, specifications, and interpretation of requirements) and prepare recommendations
Design and provide the optimal automation solution for a given project
Identify process and manufacturing alternatives that meet new business requirements or establish functional excellence
Evaluate and participate in cross-functional processes to diagnose root cause issues and provide options for resolution
Ensures all packaging systems project implementation activities are in full compliance with all corporate capital control policies and procedures
Evaluation of manufacturing opportunities for advanced automation solutions either known or unknown to Hershey or industry
R&D of advanced automation solutions internally and in collaboration with external equipment manufacturers
Proof of concept testing for solution validation prior to capital development and upscaling to manufacturing processes
Network and build relationships with external equipment manufacturers and suppliers to identify/develop new technologies to help grow the Hershey Company’s technical capabilities
Develop relationships with internal business teams to provide direction and build sound packaging systems solutions for innovation and cost savings initiatives
Provides Physical Automation technical development, schedule, and budgeting recommendations during project development assessments
Collaborate with Sr Engineering peers to refine the skills required to provide Physical Automation engineering functional evaluations, comprehensive project scopes, equipment schedules, and capital budgets
Identify personal development gaps and develop action plans for growth in role and responsibility
Work with internal mentor to refine and implement development action plans and increase opportunities for exposure to Hershey functions external to engineering
Qualification
Required
Entry level ability to develop automation solutions to deliver business value in a practical, effective way
Entry level ability to see beyond current situation and to create a strategy and road map to advance automation capabilities
Understanding in the implementation of automation technology and integration within factory operations and employees
Working Knowledge of: Automation Technology - AGV's AMR's, Robotics. Robots, Cobots, Advance Vision and AR, Automation Integration with Factory Operation, Automation design for collaboration with Factory Team members, Integration with Factory IT & OT systems and securities, Automation Route mapping and mission deployments
Must have some combination of knowledge and basic experience in the design, application, and maintenance of: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), Electrical and electronic industrial instrumentation, Automation and process control, Industrial computer systems and networks, Distributed control systems, Other automation, electrical power, computer, and control technologies
Proven experience with AutoCAD and Excel desired
Hands-on problem solver, focusing on detailed problem resolution and documentation
Must possess the ability to understand and apply sound engineering solutions keeping in mind costs, schedules and operational performance
Exhibit sound judgment, understanding and proficiency in the development of engineering solutions and have the ability to effectively evaluate, communicate and build consensus cross-functionality associated with recommendations on increasingly complex and fast paced projects
Strong oral and written communication skills are critical
Must have strong PC skills
Ability and willingness to work effectively in a diverse, disciplined team environment and work with limited supervision
Must have the demonstrated potential to accept new and challenging work assignments
When directing and managing non-THC persons contracted to support the project implementation commitments, represents the Company in a manner as outlined in the Corporate Code of Business Ethics, and ensures all contractors and suppliers adhere to applicable Company safety, security, and contractual requirements
BS in Engineering, Automation Technology, or Engineering Technology (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics / Engineering Technology majors preferred)
0-2 years of experience
Preferred
Related Co-Op/Internship experience preferred
Familiarity or previous experience with CI Tools and processes such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc. is preferred to help drive business value and enhance the incumbent's ability to effectively communicate with the plant reliability, process & quality leads
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
Recent News
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