Process Engineering Co-op (Fall 2024)
The Hershey Company
- Hershey, PA
- Training
- Full-time
- Working with multidisciplinary teams including personnel from manufacturing, product development, analytical research, quality assurance, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, and packaging engineering, equipment manufacturers, and installation contractors
- Design, specification, and purchase of process equipment & systems supporting approved projects. Preparing proper documentation of project work, including process flow diagrams, P&ID's, engineering calculations, process design documentation, and process test reports.
- Use of strong communication skills to coordinate and oversee equipment and system installation, check-out, and commissioning of designed systems.
- Hands on role in production environment for commissioning, and start-up of process systems. Troubleshooting and establishing operating parameters based on equipment design and operational performance.
- Successful transition of deliverables and documentation to Plant Operations and Maintenance staff.
- Action oriented with a strong desire to make improvements to existing systems
- Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Ability to draw conclusions despite some uncertainty or ambiguity of information.
- Ability to apply understanding of sciences (biology, chemistry, food technology, engineering) and mathematics to provide technical support to the business
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work both independently and in multidisciplinary groups/teams with a high level of motivation
- A desire to work hands-on in manufacturing environments with equipment & products.
- Proficiency with common Windows based computer software programs, including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, MathCAD, SAP, and programming languages is preferred
- Eligibility to work in the United States for any employer.
- A valid Drivers' License and a means of reliable transportation.
- Willingness to relocate to a manufacturing plant location to support a project execution. Additional travel to support other assignments as required, up to 25% of the time.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week.
- Availability to work on a flexible schedule occasionally including off-shifts and weekends.