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Job Location: Hershey, PA * Summary: * Reporting to the Manager, Process Technology Development R&D and working at The Hershey Company’s Technical Center, the Research Engineer, Process Technology Development R&D position provides project leadership by assisting on high complexity projects, leading workstreams within larger projects, and/or leading low complexity projects with support. A low to medium level of autonomy is required depending on the workstream. A successful candidate is expected to have a basic knowledge of technical competencies with a focus on technical breadth. This candidate is expected to communicate project updates to cross-functional team members and management. * Specific Role Focus Area: * • Assist in the development and validation of new process technologies to enable R&D and other business objectives • Test ideas through experimental design, collect and analyze data using analytical process tools to provide recommendations • Leverage hands-on skills involving running laboratory and pilot plant equipment including equipment assembly, preparation, and operation • Bring technical rigor to troubleshoot technical issues and determine the next steps through structured problem-solving methods • Champion assigned projects through innovation processes by owning process specifications that deliver quality products • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to assist in the product development process including performing prototyping and development from bench top to pilot to commercial scale. • Lead in-plant initiatives such as processing trials, sample production runs, and new product start-ups • Present project results in both written and oral forms • Progress technical research by disciplined application of scientific method through project management • Transfer knowledge to Product Development, Commercialization and/or Operations teams • Partner with Supply Chain to provide technical support to drive quality and value improvement in products and process * This role will interact and partner with: * • Technical and professional employees within Global R&D including Product Development • Manufacturing, Operations, and Plant Quality Assurance • Quality and Regulatory Compliance • Sensory • Legal • Procurement • Marketing • Commercialization Engineering • External business partners, suppliers, research institutes, and universities * Summary of major duties:* * Project Leadership for Technology Development* * Lead 20%, Assist 45%, Supervise 5% * Actively seek new technologies and innovation opportunities * Assist with the planning and execution of large-scope projects * Champion assigned projects through Hershey’s processes * Test ideas through experimentation using analytical process tools * Determine the next steps for projects through problem-solving * Collaborate with cross-functional groups on the ideation, identification, development, and commercialization of new technologies * Troubleshoot technical questions * Provide leadership and instruction to technicians * Process development; lab & pilot-plant equipment operation* * Operate or direct the operation of lab or pilot-plant equipment in the * performance of tests or experiments * Lead the development of new processes through research and experimentation to deliver project results * Hands-on work involving running lab, pilot plant, and factory equipment * Research design/data analysis/report writing/ presentation * * Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and provide conclusions using appropriate statistical tools * Prepare all project reports as required * Create and deliver presentations of significant results to drive business decisions * Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities: * • Sound technical knowledge and capability of applying knowledge to research projects • Comfortable working with and operating pilot plant and/or lab equipment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good mathematical skills • Strong computer skills with working knowledge of MS Teams and Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint • Ability to work both on teams and independently in an evolving, fast-changing business environment where priority changing is common • Understanding of principles of food chemistry and ingredient functionality • Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time, averaging 20-30% travel * Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: * * Education and Experience:* BS in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field with 0-2 years of related experience. Technical/professional certification(s) preferred. Experience working in or around food processing, snacks and/or confectionery products is preferred but not required. #LI-AM1 The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center ([email protected]).