Control Specialist - New Grad

PepsiCo; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Cambridge facility is seeking a Controls Specialist to maintain and optimize controls across processing, packaging, and warehousing operations. This role supports the reliability team on a weekday night shift with a 4-day, 10pm–8am schedule.

You will develop control programs, procedures, and best practices while collaborating with reliability, capital projects, and operations teams. A degree in Electrical/Software/Process Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in Electrical/Software/Process Engineering or a related field.
• Working knowledge of industrial control systems, process automation, instrumentation, and maintenance processes.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality and reliable control system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the reliability team with diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment issues.
• Support, coach, and develop electricians with controls related troubleshooting efforts in the field.
• Develop sustainable practices for electricians to share information and speed up troubleshooting efforts.
• Propose, develop, and execute projects that will increase equipment reliability.
• Analyze production processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop control strategies to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Work with Project Engineering team to ensure adequate support is available for integration projects.
• Ensure Controls related work orders are scheduled and completed in a timely manner.
• Highlight concerns with equipment and projects to Project Engineers, Reliability team, and Technical Managers.
• Drive downtime performance through collaboration with reliability and operations teams.

Skills

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

Electrical knowledge

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens S7

Wonderware

FactoryTalk View

Industrial Ethernet

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Electrical/Software/Process Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens S7

Aveva Wonderware

FactoryTalk View HMI

Job description

Overview

About Us:PepsiCo is a leading global food and beverage company, recognized by our broad portfolio of powerful brands including Lay's, Doritos, Tostitos, Pepsi, Aquafina,Quakerand Gatorade to name a few.

PepsiCo’s mission is to create smiles with every sip and every bite. We are committed to bringing our beloved consumer brands to market while doing good for the planet and our communities. Our people are critical to our success and by supporting their personal growth and development and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, PepsiCo Canada is a companyyou’llbe proud to join! With six manufacturing facilities, 50 major distribution centers and 70,000+ customers from coast to coast,we'reconstantly searching for committed, hardworking individuals to help build our team.

Frito-Lay Canada has an opening at the Cambridge, Ontario facility for a Controls Specialist. We are seeking an ambitious and motivated technical specialist to join our dynamic reliability team, supporting the weekday night shift. The Controls Specialist role will be responsible for maintaining the controls and automation systems throughout our processing, packaging, and warehousing operations. This role will also be responsible for developing controls competence, programs, and procedures as you work closely with the reliability, capital projects, and operations team.

Shift: Weekday Nights (4 days, 10pm-8am)

Compensation: 72,500-78,700

Responsibilities

• Support the reliability team with diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment issues
• Support, coach, and develop electricians with controls related troubleshooting efforts in the field
• Develop sustainable practices for electricians to share information and speed up troubleshooting efforts
• Propose, develop, and execute projects that will increase equipment reliability
• Analyze production processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop control strategies to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety
• Work with Project Engineering team to ensure adequate support is available for integration projects
• Ensure Controls related work orders are scheduled and completed in a timely manner
• Highlight concerns with equipment and projects to Project Engineers, Reliability team, and Technical Managers
• Drive downtime performance through collaboration with reliability and operations teams

Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in Electrical/Software/Process Engineering or a related field
• Working knowledge of industrial control systems, process automation, instrumentation, and maintenance processes
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality and reliable control system solutions
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC’s and Siemens S7
• Proficiency in Aveva Wonderware and Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View HMI Software
• Solid understanding of motor control and VFD operations
• Understanding of Industrial Ethernet networks
• Understanding of server and network infrastructure to support IT/OT network and server room operations
• 1-3 + years’ Supervisory experience preferred
• Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Experience in Coaching and Monitoring Performance of Others – Take OthersWithYou
• Able to Instruct and Teach Othersn>
• Skills in Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Capabilities
• Knowledge of General Regulatory & Safety Processes and Procedures

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.