Engineering Intern 2027

Joinimagine; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is offering an Engineering Internship in Cork, Ireland for 6-9 months starting next year. You will gain exposure to capital projects, business case development and Capex processes while interacting with operations, suppliers and the wider PepsiCo network.

The role emphasizes mentoring, development and the chance to contribute to global projects, with opportunities to apply sustainable engineering practices and drive productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Strong IT skills with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the end-to-end execution of Capital Engineering Projects, including business case development and stakeholder communications.
• Support plant KPI achievement through productivity program.
• Help develop engineering and procurement standards and project aspects.
• Build relationships with suppliers and understand their role in delivering the capital agenda.
• Understand and implement Change Management and its impact on scope, budget and schedule.
• Learn best practices from PepsiCo divisions and other industries for plant and equipment design and construction management.
• Participate in Global Engineering Team meetings and share best practices.

Education

Pursuing Degree qualification in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo Internship Programme is 6-9 month program designed for high potential undergraduate students, just like you, into real life business impact roles – with the goal to best prepare you for a successful future. We are now looking to hire an Engineering Intern to join the team in Cork, Ireland starting next year for the duration of 6-9 months.

Who We are:

• We are the concentrate team in PepsiCo (PGCS) working across the Beverage, Nutrition and Snacks categories to deliver concentrate for many of PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi.


• We are at the heart of PepsiCo products, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for our brands.


• We are a global organisation, situated in 15 locations across 6 countries offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT.


• We collaborate in our global organisation and are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world.

The Engineering Intern role will be challenging and diverse. It will give the successful candidate exposure and experience across various engineering and project management disciplines, as well as opportunities for interaction with Operations, suppliers, end-users and other third-party bodies. There will be opportunities to contribute and make a valued impact within the wider PepsiCo community also, through involvement in global programs and initiatives. Intern development and mentoring will be key focus areas.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the engineering intern will support the delivery of the PepsiCo PGCS Base Capital Projects Agenda. They will support the development of business cases and Capex documents for funding approval. They will build their capability and develop subject matter expertise in key areas, which will contribute to building the overall capability of the Global Engineering Team. They will leverage this newfound knowledge and expertise by supporting the global network of sites in solving complex technical problems. They will contribute towards driving productivity, efficiency and best practice in all aspects of the business. They will ensure compliance to both internal and external regulations in all their engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead/Support the end to end execution of Capital Engineering Projects (including business case development, understanding user requirements/scope, communications with key stakeholders, change management, considering safety, quality and risk).


• Support the plants in the achievement of their KPIs through support of the productivity program.


• Understanding and supporting the development of Engineering and procurement standards, including technical and commercial aspects of projects.


• Building supplier relationships with key vendors, and understanding the role they play in the delivery of our Capital agenda.


• Understanding and implementing Change Management and its importance to the success of the project.


• Building an understanding of how to manage Change in a project, and the implications it brings to scope, budget and schedule.


• Learn and leverage the best practices from PepsiCo divisions as well as from other industries to support the delivery of best‑in‑class plant and equipment design, project implementation and construction management.


• Participate in Global Engineering Team meetings, share and leverage best practices from other PGCS sites.


• Learn and leverage latest cutting edge technologies in key areas of the business.


• Learn how to present to and communicate with PGCS senior management for Capex Approvals & Project Updates.


• Learn to implement sustainable engineering practices, ensuring sustainability in plant design and operation.


• Build capability and develop subject matter expertise in key areas.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Degree qualification in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.


• Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn and to actively contribute and add value in the following areas:
  
  
  • PGCS Engineering standards.
  
  
  • Project concept development.
  
  
  • Business case and capital approval.
  
  
  • Design, Procurement and Installation.
  
  
  • Construction, Commissioning and Validation.
  
  
  • Environmental, health and safety management.
  
  
  • Contractor and Construction Management.
  
  
  • PGCS Quality, Regulatory, and Operational requirements.
  
  
  • Generation of project documentation.
  
  
  • Change management.
  
  
  • Project risk management.
  
  
  • Lean Six Sigma Projects.
  
  
  
  


• Somone who can communicate well and work quickly.


• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and someone who can communication clearly and an ability to work at all levels in an international organization, both individually and as part of a multi-functional team.


• Excellent IT skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel).


• Results oriented and commitment to achieving personal and project objectives.


• Self-starter with a can do attitude.


• Ability to work to deadlines within our environment.

At PepsiCo, opportunity is for everyone.

‘A space to be you’ is our initiative that creates a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice.

We make reasonable accommodations for our employees and create a supportive work environment that provides a sense of community for employees who may otherwise feel marginalized or isolated.

pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is the future of our company. It’s the core strategy that will guide how our business will grow for decades to come, all while having a positive impact on the planet and people.