Sr Engineer Electrical

The Hershey Company • Illinois, Illinois • 2h ago

Job Location: Robinson, IL ? Summary: ? The Electrical Specialist's primary functions are to ensure that the plant's controls, networking, and power systems are fully operational and reliable as required to support the complete conversion process to schedule, rate of production, and all products produced fully within specification. ? Responsibilities: ? Technical leadership Provides technical leadership and support to Plant Operational and Maintenance staff in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem resolution, and optimization of existing electrical, electrical controls, networking, power systems, PLC, HMI or high speed servo control systems; common controls networking systems within a manufacturing environment; control safety systems and NFPA 70E; electrical and electronic industrial instrumentation automation and process control; industrial computer systems; motor control; distributed control systems and other automation. ? Continuous improvement Support the plant's maintenance functions, lead, and participate in continuous improvement efforts. ? Capital projects Provide technical assistance to internal and external project teams, develop, write, and manage projects of limited scope, assist project teams with equipment checkout and startup, coordinate contractors, and engineer and design solutions. ? Electrical documentation and software control Ensure that the plant electrical drawings and software are securely maintained and kept up to date. ? Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities: ? Will be required to occasionally work 2nd or 3rd shift on Continuous Improvement teams.? Demonstrated and recognized breadth of expertise in several @types of manufacturing equipment and related operations (Processing equipment, Packaging, Systems Controls, Mechanical/Electrical). Supervise, coordinate, and provide recognized leadership with supplier companies, external technical resources, and internal customers (Engineering, Plant Staff, Co-Manufacturing, Operations Planning, Acquisitions, Finance, Warehouse Administration).? Provides direction to team in area of expertise. Primarily responsible for technical problem resolution and implementation on existing manufacturing systems as well as on new systems being installed. Provides appropriate planning, coordination, and leadership in the implementation of complex overhauls, upgrades, and other problem-solving tasks. Identifies and implements creative technical solutions for complex equipment and system problems utilizing existing and new technologies while meeting Manufacturing requirements.? Coordinates with equipment vendors, engineering personnel, Manufacturing supervision and Production employees in the solution design and implementation efforts. Provides technical analyses, develops alternatives (cost estimates, feasibility, specifications, interpretation of requirements) and prepares recommendations for capital solutions to problems. Understands project management tools and requirements such as purchase requisitioning, contractor time monitoring, internal orders, and project timelines. Proactively identifies novel/unique opportunities for utilization of new and improved technologies replacing obsolete or less productive equipment and systems. Leverages existing technologies within the corporation whenever appropriate. Demonstrated proficiency of food industry practices and complex Hershey manufacturing processes, construction practices, standards, and codes to ultimately provide sound and economical technical solutions. Provides mentoring on new and/or improved technologies to engineering personnel, manufacturing, and other customer bases. ? Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:? ? Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Electrical/Mechatronics) or Equivalent Work Experience Minimum of 5 years in Operations, Engineering, or related field 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. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email. To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Needed" in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request. #LI-RS1 #LI-Onsite

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