Hershey is looking to implement digital strategic direction for machinery and equipment solutions to automate production processes and/or systems, and the Senior Engineer will help ensure solutions and their delivery align with Hershey’s Digital Roadmap.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of programming languages/scripting (IEC 61131-3, C, Python, SQL, etc.).
- Working knowledge of modern software architectures, including microservices, containers, OSI Model Layers 1-4, cloud computing technologies.
- Working knowledge of network architecture, virtual machine environments (VMWare), VLANs, firewall rules, servers.
- Working knowledge of industrial control system integration using open integration protocols OPC/MQTT.
- Working knowledge of Unified Namespace Architecture, ISA-95, event driven architectures.
- Working knowledge of AVEVA PI Systems architecture including connectivity, asset framework management, client visualization tools.
- Preferred design and development experience includes Ignition, Database, AVEVA PI, Robotics (OTTO, FANUC), software development methodologies, version control systems, automated testing techniques.
Responsibilities
- Executes digital automation solutions across Hershey’s manufacturing sites.
- Leads the execution of digital systems and solutions.
- Participates in project implementation teams in support of yearly capital project portfolio.
- Uses engineering knowledge, judgment, creativity, and experience to execute highly technical IT/OT digital initiatives.
- Drives the delivery, knowledge transfer and value generation of the digital manufacturing suite of applications.
- Provides support to project teams and internal and external technical resources to assess opportunities for application of innovative designs, performance improvements, technical advantages, speed to market and capital efficiencies, while achieving optimum business value.
- Applies technical and operational understanding to identify effective and economical digital solutions.
Other
- Travel as needed to fulfill job duties including international and domestic supply chain network sites.
- Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Information Technology, or other closely related field of study.
- 5 years’ experience leading and designing digital automation and controls projects.
- Practices personal and team accountability for the development and enforcement of our digital and automation solutions standards and best practices.
- Recognized as a subject matter resource with supplier companies, Hershey teammates and engineering disciplines.
