Process Engineer (Multiple Openings)

Job Location: Hershey, PA (we are open to flexible working arrangements for these positions)

Engineers are leading Hershey into the future.

The Hershey Company is the CPG industry leader in digital manufacturing. We’re at the forefront of implementing transformative technologies across our entire supply chain to deliver our vision of being a Leading Snacking Powerhouse.

We’re investing tremendously into Engineering and with so many new and exciting projects on the horizon, we’re looking for the very best and brightest Engineering talent to deliver on our goals.

The Process Engineering team at The Hershey Company handles the development and execution of capital projects from design to implementation. That includes equipment selection and validation, then installation on location at any one of our facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Whether it’s a unique, seasonal variety of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup or an entirely new product altogether, our Process Engineers bring ideas to life through engineering.

We are hiring for multiple roles!

A Staff Engineer on our Process Engineering team would lead the conceptual and detailed engineering design, execution, and implementation of high-complexity projects. This includes equipment specification and selection as well as evaluation of equipment suppliers. For this role, the ability to develop PFDs and P&IDs is critical as you will be coordinating and overseeing equipment and systems installation through to commissioning.

Qualified candidates possess the following –

• Experience in process engineering, process design and project management, including process troubleshooting and optimization.
• Knowledge and experience in process design typical for the food industry, including an advanced understanding and application of common process unit operations and equipment, sanitary design and construction practices, GMPs and Food Safety, and common equipment suppliers.
• At least 8 years of experience in Confectionery, Food Processing, or related industries
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, food or agricultural engineering, or other closely related field.

• An advanced understanding of the design, application, and maintenance of process piping systems, food manufacturing equipment and process automation & instrumentation.

A Sr. Engineer on our Process Engineering team would work within the same areas, creating designs and preparing cost estimates for capital projects and process solutions. However, they would be executing and managing smaller-to-medium-sized capital projects, working collaboratively with other engineers and leading cross-functional teams.

Qualified candidates possess the following –

• Experience in process engineering, process design and project management, including process troubleshooting and optimization.
• A basic understanding of the design, application, and maintenance of process piping systems, food manufacturing equipment and process automation & instrumentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, food or agricultural engineering, or other closely related field.
• Knowledge and experience in process design typical for the food industry, including a basic understanding and application of common process unit operations and equipment, sanitary design and construction practices, GMPs and Food Safety, and common equipment suppliers.
• At least 4 years of experience in Confectionery, Food Processing, or related industries

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.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans

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