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About the Position
Develop new Process & Controls technologies for PepsiCo Global Beverages.
Principal Accountabilities
- Develop research program project plans, including project scope, design basis, success criteria, timelines, resources need, critical assumptions, and potential issues.
- Utilize in-depth knowledge and advanced problem-solving skills and an awareness of PepsiCo priorities to achieve stated results.
- Ability to conceptualize solutions that leverage digital technologies like sensors, modeling & simulation, machine learning/AI, etc.
- Design laboratory and pilot plant testing; following good scientific protocol, controlling for extraneous variables and other experimental biases.
- Collaborate with various supply chain teams including factories & QC for developing & implementing the solutions.
- Collaborate within R&D teams across commercialization, food safety and sanitation, tech center & others.
- Interpret data and observations, and correlate with plant level processing conditions.
- Write analysis reports, and make recommendations that balance/optimize product quality, operating costs and capital cost considerations.
- Develop and prepare conceptual engineering designs, project definitions, design basis, cost estimates, success criteria, commissioning/start-up plans and schedules.
- Contribute to multi-functional teams within R&D and across other functions in PepsiCo.
- Stay abreast of cutting-edge technologies in beverage manufacturing.
- Leverage digital technologies & statistical/data analytics to enable future-state business capabilities and drive targeted business outcomes.
- Lead and define opportunities that create tangible value – including leading current state assessments, identifying opportunities to increase Manufacturing and R&D efficiency, and developing solutions, business case and project plan to achieve the right value led outcomes.
Qualifications/Requirements
- B.S., M.S. Chemical, Mechanical or Food Engineering (or equivalent) with at least 8-9 years process research/design/development/commercialization.
- Ability to define and execute projects.
- Strong knowledge of traditional engineering processes and tools across the value chain.
- Hands-on experience on any of the digital technologies like sensors, modeling/simulation, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in stressful, fast-paced situations, with the personal leadership to influence and positively motivate self and peers.
- Liquid process design knowledge.
- Knowledge of design engineering, particularly in food science, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, sanitary design and process and instrumentation diagrams.
- Experience with ready-to-serve beverages is desirable.
- Experience in project management is a plus.
- Travel required (US and International)-estimate 30%.
Demonstrated Personal Traits
- Innovative/Creative
- High energy
- Strategic thinker
- Assertive
- Team player (good interpersonal skills, able to inspire/lead others)
- Positive, "can do" attitude
- COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law.
We Offer
- Relocation Eligible: Eligible for Limited Relocation
- Job Type: Regular
About the Company
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Locations
- Plano, TX, USA
- Valhalla, NY, USA
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