About this role
Job title: Co-op – Process Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
About the Role The Hershey Company's West Hershey Plant is seeking a co-op in Process Engineering. The student will work in an industrial environment in a hands-on role, tackling assignments akin to an entry-level engineer and gaining exposure to milk chocolate processing equipment and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do
- Investigate and troubleshoot problems in processes and equipment
- Design and optimize processes and equipment
- Prepare documentation including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and engineering calculations
- Develop scopes of work, functional specifications, and cost estimates
- Function as project manager by writing and implementing projects
- Purchase components and equipment
- Coordinate installation work and equipment startups
- Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Contractors, Equipment Vendors, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other support teams
What We're Looking For
- Completed sophomore year with minimum 2.8 GPA; Chemical Engineering major
- Eligibility to work in the United States for any employer
- Availability to work 40 hours per week
- Flexible schedule including occasional long days (12 hr) and weekends (rare)
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; interactive teamwork
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and SAP is useful but not required
- On-site at West Hershey Plant, Hershey, PA
Nice to Have
- AutoCAD and SAP knowledge is useful but not required