Controls Specialist - 3rd Shift

Controls Specialist - 3rd Shift

Posted Date : Oct 18, 2025

Requisition Number : 125966

Job Location : Annville, PA

Please note that this is a 3rd Shift position

Summary :

This role is an opportunity to join our Technical Assurance team at Hershey's newest, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Annville, PA. The facility plays a critical role in the company's strategic growth objectives, leveraging advanced technology and expanding capabilities for customer growth.

You'll work under the guidance of Hershey leadership and team up with our 3PL partners to support the controls functions of the facility's manufacturing assets. Come prepared to learn new skills, work hard, and have fun maintaining and improving the operations of this state-of-the-art facility.

If you're passionate about creating the future, we would like to talk to you!

Major Duties / Responsibilities :

Troubleshoot and Maintain Equipment :

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant controls systems, PLC's, motion controllers, machine vision systems, robotics, HMI's, AMRs, and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, manuals, schematics, and blueprints to maintain and improve equipment uptime.
• Setup, configure, program, modify and improve PLC programs and SQL-based SCADA interfaces
• Provide 2nd level technical support to mechatronics technicians.
• Provide mentoring to maintenance, engineering, and manufacturing personnel on new and / or improved technologies.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors, engineering personnel, manufacturing supervision and production employees in the solution, design, and implementation efforts.
• Provide technical analyses (cost estimates, feasibility, specifications, interpretation of requirements), adhere to Hershey electrical standards, develop alternatives, and prepare recommendations for capital solutions to improve processes.
• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation / robotic system components.
• Maintain software, documentation, and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
• Monitor automated system machine performance checking for trends and potential issues. Respond to machine alarms as they occur. Troubleshoot and identify the root cause and correct as needed.
• Diagnose and repair or replace malfunctioning apparatus and components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, generators, and fixtures.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of plant electrical and controls systems.
• Support capital projects to eliminate controls obsolescence and improve plant quality, reliability, and uptime.
• Crosstrain peers to follow optimal process procedures.
• Develop and provide technical training to Technical Assurance personnel.
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and participating in daily pass down discussions.
• Update system manuals and maintenance & operating procedures.
• Participate in the maintenance and upkeep of the OT Network security procedures and policies.
• Advocate of Safe Working Practices and teaching those good habits to your peers.
• Serve as the Hershey Maintenance representative on the production floor, communicating with Hershey and third-party leadership to maximize machine uptime and reduce controls related issues.

Continuous Improvement :

Maintenance Systems and Procedures :

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties / responsibilities :

Other Requirements :

Work Environment :

The duties and responsibilities outlined above provide a general overview, of which is not intended to be considered all-inclusive, and is subject to change as business needs evolve.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Associates of Electrical or Controls Engineering or Technical Certificate in Controls Engineering Technology with experience.

5+ years of experience in a high-speed, complex manufacturing

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