The Hershey Company

Staff Engineer – OT Digital Systems

The Hershey Company

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Hershey • Pennsylvania • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

CloudMicroservicesPythonSQLTCP/IPVMware

About the role

  • Executes digital and automation solutions across Hershey’s manufacturing sites.
  • Uses high-level understanding of process control network architecture and security requirements to ensure manufacturing solutions are as secured as possible.
  • Effectively communicates across all levels and disciplines of the organization.
  • Understands both industry and business standards in executing optimal solutions.
  • Leads the execution of digital systems and solutions (cost estimates, feasibility, interpretation of requirements specifications and recommendations).
  • Participates in the development of the business case, technical feasibility, and plan for customer (plant) acceptance.
  • Uses engineering knowledge, judgment, creativity, and experience to execute highly technical IT/OT digital initiatives.
  • Establishes new procedures and technologies, identifying new industry trends with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Provides leadership and expertise in support of projects utilizing the AVEVA PI and HiveMQ software suites.
  • Leads the implementation of Connected Worker software across the supply chain.
  • Serves as a digital subject matter expert for capital projects.
  • Identifies opportunities to drive the delivery, knowledge transfer and value generation of the digital manufacturing suite of applications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Information Technology, or other closely related field of study
  • 8 years’ experience leading and designing digital automation and controls projects
  • Advanced knowledge of Connected Worker software platforms including Augmentir
  • Programming languages/scripting (IEC 61131-3, C#, Python, SQL, etc.)
  • Modern software architectures, including microservices, containers, OSI Model Layers 1-4, cloud computing technologies.
  • Network architecture, virtual machine environments (VMWare), VLANs, firewall rules, servers
  • Industrial control system integration using open integration protocols OPC/MQTT
  • Unified Namespace Architecture, ISA-95, event driven architectures
  • AVEVA PI Systems architecture including connectivity, asset framework management, client visualization tools.
  • Control system components and architecture systems (e.g., PLCs, Ethernet, Kepware OPC, Microsoft Networking [TCP/IP], HMI/SCADA)
  • State-of-the-art control components and systems
  • Securing systems running ICS-related communications protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, OPC, MODBUS, ProfiNET)
  • Industrial Control Network architecture
  • Software development methodologies, version control systems, automated testing techniques
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
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Hard Skills & Tools
IEC 61131-3C#PythonSQLConnected Worker softwareAVEVA PI Systems architectureOPCMQTTHMISCADA
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipcreativityjudgmentorganizational skillscontinuous improvement mindsetexpertisecollaborationproblem-solvingknowledge transfer
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science in Information Technology