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Engineer Packaging

The Hershey Company

Hershey, PA · Junior

Listed on The Hershey Company’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role involves designing, testing, and commercializing packaging solutions for snack products, with responsibilities ranging from material evaluation to cost optimization. It suits early-career engineers with a packaging or related engineering background who want hands-on experience in manufacturing environments while contributing to product development projects.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Basic understanding of packaging concepts and principles
  • Fundamental technical knowledge of packaging materials and converting technologies
  • Mechanical aptitude and understanding of material and equipment interrelationship
  • Ability to design and interpret transport simulation tests
  • Critical thinking to evaluate how constraints impact design
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills
  • Independent decision-making with judgment on when to seek help
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information verbally and in writing
  • Understanding of supply chain operations and cross-functional responsibilities
  • Collaborative work style
  • Self-motivation and initiative
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency with PC applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams

Nice to have

  • SAP experience

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