R&D Packaging – Associate Principal Engineer in the Advanced Engineering and Design Group

About the Position

The PepsiCo Global Beverages R&D – Advanced Engineering & Design Team is a strategic research and development team aimed at driving innovation and establishing the feasibility of breakthrough Packaging technologies, to enable the winning consumer experience. The AE&D team works in cross-functional collaboration towards the innovation and development of highly differentiated packaging concepts and technology platforms by linking consumer insights and emerging technologies to satisfy our business objectives.

As an R&D Packaging – Associate Principal Engineer in the Advanced Engineering and Design Group, part of Global Beverages Packaging R&D, you will drive short-mid-long term packaging innovation technology pipeline and new formats, to deliver against PepsiCo’s beverage innovation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead further development of advanced virtual analysis capabilities in the areas of injection molding, material characterization, reheat stretch blow molding, and injection molding
• Act as a subject matter expert with respect to packaging CAD, Modeling and Simulation, virtual prototyping (FEA, CEL, FSI), line simulation, by addressing targeted questions from our key stakeholders and/or business partners
• Support efforts with PepsiCo’s Industrial Design Teams, R&D, Global Procurement, Marketing, and Supply Chain Development Teams to drive packaging innovation
• Support Global Pkg. R&D initiatives by providing virtual analysis subject matter expertise, to effectuate Sustainability, Innovation, Productivity, and Brand Stewardship objectives
• Provide design/analysis expertise, applying advanced CAD, FEA, CEL/FSI methods, and empirical models to enable faster learning and development of new packaging structures
• Design, conduct virtual prototyping modeling and simulation; concepts to product and process specifications (form/fit/function optimization)
• Plan, execute and document results of design evaluation and analysis for new packaging technologies to ensure products can be successfully effectuated within the Global PepsiCo system
• Maintain open communication and build strong relationships with multiple functions
• Protect information and materials provided to third parties (e.g. consultants, vendors, suppliers, OEMs) by ensuring proper procedures are conducted and parties are contractually obligated to follow by PepsiCo’s Non-Disclosure Agreements as necessary
• Travel mainly in North America however some international travel may be required to meet project and business objectives, 30% total travel target

Requirements

• Education: MS or PhD in Mechanical, Material Science & Materials, Polymers
• Experience: 2-3 years' (MS) or 1 plus years’ (PhD) experience in related consumer goods, automobile, or aerospace fields (preferably in rigid and flexible packaging)
• Skills:
  • SolidWorks/CAD
  • Virtual prototyping
  • Advanced engineering and simulation (explicit FEA software ie abaqus, ansys)
  • Strong leadership qualities, verbal and written communication skills, and technical analysis and problem solving skills
• COVID-19 vaccination: A condition of employment for this role

Nice to Have

• Experience with CAD software: Solidworks, Catia, Creo/ProE, Fusion360
• Experience with FEA software: Abaqus, LS-Dyna, ANSYS, SW Simulation
• Experience with data analytics, AI/ML
• Packaging design/development processes
• Passion in Structural Mechanics, Polymer Material Modeling, Material Characterization, Stress/Strain analysis
• Project management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Innovative and analytical thinking
• Intellectual curiosity
• Broad knowledge of Reheat Stretch Blow Molding, and Injection Molding processes
• Broad knowledge of packaging systems

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $104,000 - $117,000 / year
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• Other benefits, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

About the Company

In Global Beverages R&D, our mission is to transform and develop an amazing portfolio of choices that consumers love and that we are proud to serve. Our vision is to revive the Bliss of Beverages through the trailblazing application of world class science and technology.

Our academy R&D organization recognizes that both the talent of our people and the scope of our impact are great, and that sharing a set of beliefs elevates our ability to reach our goals and business objectives. We encourage each other to pursue innovative solutions without fear of failure by nurturing a culture where talent development and continuous learning are key priorities. We look for and assume the best in each other. We are a global team that works collaboratively across business silos and regions to deliver meaningful outcomes, faster.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity