PepsiCo

Controls & Automation Sr. Engineer

PepsiCo$80K — $134K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Computer, Automation, Controls, Mechanical, Chemical).
  • 5+ years of industrial automation and controls engineering experience within a manufacturing setting.
  • Proficiency in designing and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms and industrial networking.
  • Experience managing automation projects, including vendor coordination and budgeting.
  • Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles and industrial Ethernet networks.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and maintain automation standards across site operations and projects.
  • Design and commission various control system applications including PLC and HMI.
  • Lead automation programming projects and troubleshoot existing systems.
  • Manage automation strategy deployment and modernization programs at the site.
  • Execute automation capital projects from development through operational handover.
  • Provide technical support for site PLCs and control systems.
  • Develop and maintain automation documentation and design specifications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave, and vacation days.
  • Employee Assistance Program and various insurance options.
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
Full Job Description
Overview

PepsiCo, a leader in the food and beverage industry, has an opening for a Supply Chain Sr. Engineer responsible for controls automation support for this location, delivering key capital projects including project budgeting, execution, commissioning and final handover, as well as maintaining support for equipment and daily operation. This role will have capability in Controls and Automation and supporting projects estimated at $30MM over the next several years.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and maintain PGCS automation and controls standards across all site operations and capital projects.
  • Design, develop, modify, test, commission, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control system applications to support plant operations and business objectives.
  • Lead and execute automation programming projects, including PLC logic modifications, HMI development, network integration, control system upgrades, and troubleshooting activities for both existing manufacturing assets and capital projects.
  • Support and manage the deployment of PGCS's automation strategy, digital factory initiatives, and control system modernization programs in Arlington.
  • Manage and execute a portfolio of automation and controls capital projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, commissioning, and operational handover.
  • Provide technical ownership and support for site PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, historians, databases, and OT infrastructure.
  • Act as the primary site liaison for automation and controls, partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, IT, and external suppliers.
  • Develop, review, and maintain automation design documentation, control narratives, functional specifications, programs, and technical standards.
  • Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for automation, controls, instrumentation, and network-related issues impacting safety, quality, reliability, and production performance.
  • Manage system integrators, contractors, and suppliers during design, programming, installation, commissioning, startup, and project execution phases.
  • Lead safe execution, budget management, scheduling, commissioning, and operational handover of automation-related projects.
  • Support factory-floor network reliability, cybersecurity, backup and recovery systems, and automation asset lifecycle management.
  • Identify and implement automation solutions that improve safety, quality, reliability, efficiency, and manufacturing performance.
  • Develop site automation capability through training, mentoring, and technical support for maintenance technicians, controls technicians, and operations personnel.
  • Demonstrate and implement industry's best practices and PepsiCo standards to deliver world-class automation and controls performance.


Compensation and Benefits
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250.
  • 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 8% 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

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, and manufacturing systems support within a manufacturing environment, system integrator, OEM, or automation solutions provider.
  • Proven experience designing, developing, modifying, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000 / RSLogix, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, FactoryTalk Linx, and industrial networking.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and executing PLC programming, HMI development, control system upgrades, automation modernization projects, and operational support initiatives.
  • Experience with Wonderware / AVEVA System Platform, InTouch, or equivalent industrial software platforms.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment, process control systems, instrumentation, VFDs, industrial communications networks, and integrated production systems.
  • Working knowledge of industrial Ethernet networks, managed switches, network architecture, OT cybersecurity principles, and factory-floor infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting both capital projects and day-to-day plant automation systems, including startup, commissioning, validation, operational support, and system lifecycle management.
  • Experience managing system integrators, contractors, vendors, and external automation suppliers.
  • Experience with historian systems, SQL databases, reporting platforms, MES integrations, and manufacturing data systems is desirable.
  • Experience with object-oriented programming, scripting, and software development concepts is desirable.
  • Knowledge of Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP), food and beverage manufacturing standards, and validation practices are advantageous.
  • Experience with industrial robotics platforms such as FANUC, KUKA, ABB, or equivalent systems is considered a plus.
  • Project management experience related to automation and controls capital projects, including vendor management, budgeting, scheduling, and commissioning, is considered a plus.
  • Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD Electrical, and technical documentation tools.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, IT/OT, and project teams.


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1965
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