PepsiCo

Associate Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering

PepsiCo • $93K — $156K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering/Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
  • 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Ability to effectively manage project risks.
  • Strong technical curiosity with a desire to continuously learn.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing plant operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead scope development and design recommendations for packaging projects.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and document lessons learned.
  • Execute projects for new capacity production lines at multiple Quaker facilities.
  • Develop and execute equipment installation and startup plans.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support equipment strategy across facilities.
  • Manage partnerships with OEMs for equipment upgrades and training.
  • Develop into a subject matter expert in packaging equipment.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
  • Paid time off including parental leave, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support.
  • Comprehensive insurance options including Accident and Life insurance.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Quaker Supply Chain & Transformation Engineering - Automation Engineer is accountable for executing projects aimed at transforming Quaker packaging operations. This role will also assist in development of the multi-year equipment and capital strategy, development & standardization of manufacturing capabilities, leading continuous improvement efforts. This role leads cross-functional collaboration of internal and external partners, as well as headquarters and field stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead scope development, design recommendations, and vendor selection for Quaker packaging projects.
  • Lead continuous improvement and lessons-learned practices.
  • Support project execution for new capacity production lines and productivity projects at 4 Quaker facilities and occasionally contract manufacturers.
  • Develop, manage, and execute equipment installation and start-up plans while supervising outside contractors and vendors.
  • Support development and execution of the multi-year equipment strategy and commercialization for the Quaker fleet across 4 facilities.
  • Support and lead cross-functional teams consisting of Headquarters, Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Equipment Vendors, Systems Integrators, External Engineering and Construction Contractors.
  • Apply Engineering principles to problem solving and managing unexpected changes.
  • Partner with OEMs to continuously improve equipment offerings, upgrades, training, and maintenance initiatives.
  • Supports and encourages knowledge development of peers and partners.
  • Develop into a subject matter expert (SME) for Quaker's packaging equipment.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
  • Location confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, 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.


Qualifications

  • Adequately manage, communicate and mitigate project risks.
  • BS in Engineering/Science in a relevant field (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering).
  • 7+ years of relevant experience

Technical Leadership Skills:
  • Scope development
  • Drawing review and approval
  • Design review leadership
  • Development of selection criteria and option evaluation
  • Start-Up, Commissioning, & Post-Commission support of equipment and processes
  • Vendor bid evaluation
  • Strong technical curiosity with a desire to continuously learn.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing plant operations.
  • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and competing priorities
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate well to project stakeholders, senior leadership, and cross-functional partners
  • Manufacturing & equipment development experience is preferred
  • Ability to travel up to 40%


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About PepsiCo

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Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
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