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Future Opportunities Electrical Controls Co-Op (Fall 2026)
The Hershey CompanyHershey, PA · internship · Intern
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What this role is
This is a controls engineering internship where you'll work on electrical design projects, PLC programming, and HMI development while supporting plant operations at a food manufacturing facility. It suits electrical engineering students in their second or third year who want hands-on experience with industrial control systems and the chance to rotate through multiple projects over several semesters.
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What they ask for
Required
- Sophomore or junior pursuing Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Completed introductory courses in Electrical Theory, Electronics, and Electrical Design
- Valid driver's license
- Basic electrical troubleshooting experience
Nice to have
- Networking knowledge
- SCADA Systems experience
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- PLC Programming in Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, or Structured Text
- HMI Development using visualization software
- Food processing or manufacturing experience