Future Opportunities Electrical Controls Co-Op (Fall 2026)

Future Opportunities Electrical Controls Co-Op (Fall 2026)

Posted Date : Sep 26, 2025

Requisition Number : 126286

Location : Stuarts Draft, VA

Duration : Fall 2026 (Full-time Co-Op June 2026 - December 2026 with possible additional 6-month rotation)

We are currently prioritizing recruitment for Spring 2025 Co-Ops. However, we do have a Fall 2025 opening as well. Please refer to the correct job posting based on your availability to complete a Co-Op or Internship.

Overview :

This Controls EngineeringCo-Op has the potential for the selected candidate to work 3 consecutive rotations within the Controls Engineering department depending on your availability.

The available Intern / Co-op position would have the opportunity to begin in Fall 2026. Successive rotations would then follow school schedule for a co-op experience.

Responsibilities

This position may include but is not limited to the following :

Project Work : Under the guidance of the controls engineer, the intern may be involved in project work which may include electrical design, equipment / instrument installation, equipment / instrument checkout, project startups and maintenance troubleshooting and support.

Intern Project : Working on their own assigned project. Projects may involve developing electrical elementary drawings, writing program logic controller (PLC) programs, Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen development. Project work may also include observing existing plant processes, making recommendations, setting up a test design and working with plant operators and supervisors to troubleshoot existing systems. Researching new technologies to implement in production environments.

Other : The student intern may also gain experience in talking to vendors, equipment / instrument selection, equipment / instrument set up and training of manufacturing personnel. The intern may also work with process engineering, packaging engineering, quality assurance, industrial engineering and other Hershey personnel.

Qualifications

Major : Sophomore or junior working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in ElectricalEngineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with a minimum GPA of 3.0 / 4.0.

Coursework : The candidate must have completed the basic or introductory courses in the following areas :

Electrical Theory

Electronics

Electrical Design

Coursework or experience in the following areas is not necessary but would be a plus :

Networking

SCADA Systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming - Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, Structured Text

Human Machine Interface (HMI) Development - Using Visualization Software

Food Processing or Manufacturing

Candidate must have a valid driver's license.

This position may involve international travel.

Technical Skills : Ability to use basic electrical instruments such as digital multimeter, current probes and signal calibrators. The successful candidate must also have basic electrical troubleshooting experience.

Personal Skills : The successful candidate works well with others, is organized, takes initiative, is dependable, has common sense and is flexible and willing to travel.

Please be advised that The Hershey Company welcomes all applicants to internships. However, Hershey will not provide immigration-related support for these internships.

Hershey also will not provide immigration-related sponsorship (such as H-1B) for entry-level roles should you later apply for one of those roles in the future.

Nearest Major Market : Charlottesville

Nearest Secondary Market : Virginia