The Hershey Company is seeking to fill a Controls Engineering Co-Op position to assist with project work, intern projects, and gain experience in various aspects of controls engineering within their manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Coursework or experience in the following areas is not necessary but would be a plus: Networking
- SCADA Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming - Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, Structured Text
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) Development – Using Visualization Software
- Ability to use basic electrical instruments such as digital multimeter, current probes and signal calibrators. The successful candidate must also have basic electrical troubleshooting experience.
Responsibilities
- electrical design
- equipment/instrument installation
- equipment/instrument checkout
- project startups and maintenance troubleshooting and support
- developing electrical elementary drawings
- writing program logic controller (PLC) programs
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen development
Other
- Sophomore or junior working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- The candidate must have completed the basic or introductory courses in the following areas: Electrical Theory, Electronics, Electrical Design
- Candidate must have a valid driver’s license.
- This position may involve international travel.
- The successful candidate works well with others, is organized, takes initiative, is dependable, has common sense and is flexible and willing to travel.
