Senior Packaging Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Oversee the development, execution, and implementation of medium-complexity packaging systems projects with minimal supervision.

• Conduct conceptual engineering design for packaging systems, including cost estimation, development of system and project proposals, supplier evaluations, and installation and startup of equipment and systems.

• Transition finished systems to the plant operations and maintenance teams.

• Provide technical analyses, alternatives, cost estimates, feasibility studies, specifications, and recommendations.

• Design optimal packaging solutions and offer packaging and controls support throughout project development, design, installation, checkout, commissioning, training, and transition.

• Produce system operation manuals, maintenance documentation, and technical knowledge for plant personnel.

• Identify process and manufacturing alternatives to meet new business needs or to establish functional excellence.

• Diagnose root causes through cross-functional processes and propose resolution options.

• Ensure compliance of packaging systems project implementation with corporate capital control policies and procedures.

• Foster relationships with external equipment manufacturers and suppliers to discover and develop new technologies.

• Offer technical development, scheduling, and budgeting insights during project evaluations.

• Collaborate with senior engineering colleagues on functional assessments, project scopes, equipment schedules, and capital budgets.

• Identify personal development gaps and devise growth action plans.

• Mentor and support junior engineers, enhancing their exposure to functions outside of engineering.

• Act as a subject matter expert on medium-sized, moderately complex project teams.

• Enhance the capabilities of the packaging systems team and contribute to team growth.

• Represent The Hershey Company while directing contracted project personnel, ensuring contractor and supplier compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of significant experience in Packaging Systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology; preferred majors include Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Engineering Technology.

• Fundamental understanding of common packaging materials utilized in the food packaging sector.

• Familiarity with high-speed flow wrapping.

• Knowledge of secondary packaging, including carton and tray loading, statistical scales, and bagging equipment.

• Understanding of tertiary packaging, encompassing case packing and palletizing.

• Familiarity with machine and equipment design.

• Understanding of servo and control technology.

• Basic experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), particularly Allen-Bradley and Siemens.

• Basic experience with electrical and electronic industrial instrumentation.

• Basic experience with automation and process control.

• Basic experience with industrial computer systems and networks.

• Basic experience with distributed control systems.

• Understanding of digital and basic AI principles.

• Familiarity with other automation, electrical power, computer, and control technologies.

• Proven proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel is preferred.

• Hands-on problem-solving approach focused on detailed problem resolution and documentation.

• Ability to implement effective engineering solutions, considering costs, schedules, and operational performance.

• Ability to evaluate, communicate, and build cross-functional agreement on engineering recommendations.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong PC skills.

• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a diverse, disciplined team environment with limited supervision.

• Demonstrated potential to take on new and challenging work assignments.

• Demonstrated basic technical knowledge in packaging controls.

• Ability to ensure that contractors and suppliers comply with company safety, security, and contractual obligations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Wellness programs that promote physical and mental health.

• Opportunities for annual incentives.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Paid time off.

• Company holidays.

• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.

• Career development programs.

• Learning opportunities.

• Internal mobility options.

• Performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, mental, and financial well-being.