Associate Staff Process Engineer

Associate Staff Process Engineer

Posted Date : Nov 17, 2025

Requisition Number : 126928

Job Location : Hershey, PA Preferred (open to individuals near other Hershey plant locations)

Summary :

Reporting to the Senior Manager in the Process Engineering Group and working at the Technical Center in Hershey PA, the Associate Staff Process Engineer position will lead the conceptual and detailed engineering design, execution, and implementation of medium-to-high complexity projects requiring functional and industry expertise while leveraging relationships to deliver business results. This position requires a critical thinker who possesses proven technical knowledge, and who has demonstrated proven problem solving and optimization skills. This position will work collaboratively with both technical and business partners, with the proven capability to communicate complex technical subject matter in verbal and written form to audiences at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and possess the leadership attributes required to guide and influence cross functional teams.

Specific Role Focus Area :

• Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation for capital project development.
• Implementation & Execution of capital projects.
• Problem solving through application of technical acumen and creative thinking
• May manage process-focused capital projects.
• May manage co-ops or interns, including interviewing and selection.

This role will interact and partner with :

Travel Expectations :

Major Duties / Responsibilities :

Time %

Summary of major duties :

1.

50-60%

Implementation & Execution of capital projects :

2.

40-50%

Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation :

3.

0-10%

Capital Project Management :

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

Knowledge and experience in process design typical for the food and pharma industries, including :

General attributes and skills to include :

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Education and Experience :

Nearest Major Market : Harrisburg