R&D Placement: Global Process – Compression & Extrusion

PepsiCo Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant culture

Development and mentoring

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discounted PepsiCo products

Competitive pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

PepsiCo is inviting undergraduates to join its 12-month R&D placement programme in the UK starting July 2027. You will work in the Global Foods Process Capability team, focusing on compression popping and extrusion, designing experiments and building prototypes.

The role offers hands-on lab and pilot-scale experience, exposure to project management, and cross-functional collaboration, with a salary of £26,600 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental studies at bench and pilot scale to build insights for new technologies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Programming skills

Python

Analytical skills

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Education

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Food Engineering

Natural Sciences

Tools

Modelling & Simulation tools

Job description

PepsiCo is inviting undergraduates to join its 12-month R&D placement programme in the UK starting July 2027. You will work in the Global Foods Process Capability team, focusing on compression popping and extrusion, designing experiments and building prototypes.

The role offers hands-on lab and pilot-scale experience, exposure to project management, and cross-functional collaboration, with a salary of £26,600 and comprehensive benefits.