R&D Region Sr Engineer

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Apodaca; Presencial; MXN 60,000 - 100,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading food and beverage company in Mexico is seeking an R&D Region Sr Engineer to drive innovation projects across technical stages for the LATAM region. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 4 years of experience in food product development. Key responsibilities include leading innovation from idea to launch, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet consumer needs. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a fluent command of English.

Servicios

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working program

Recognition programs for achievements

Wellness and financial wellness programs

Formación

• 4+ years in Research and Development, ideally in food product development.
• Fluent in English (oral and written) and available to travel.
• Proactive mindset with a results-oriented approach.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the innovation process from idea generation to product launch.
• Drive brand quality initiatives and participate in productivity projects.
• Collaborate with regional and global R&D teams.

Conocimientos

Research and Development

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We Are PepsiCo. Join PepsiCo and Dare for Better! We are the perfect place for curious people, thinkers and change agents. From leadership to front lines, we're excited about the future and working together to make the world a better place.

Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with our iconic brands consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries.

Our product portfolio, which includes 22 of the world's most iconic brands, such as Sabritas, Gamesa, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade and Sonrics, has been a part of Mexican homes for more than 116 years.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where all people are welcome. Here, you can dare to be you. No matter who you are, where you're from, or who you love, you can always influence the people around you and make a positive impact in the world.

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Responsibilities

The main objective of this role is to Lead Innovation projects for Mexico and LATAM region across technical stages that include idea generation and product design to meet consumer needs with innovative and consumer centric products, also coordinating and supporting scale up trials in pilot and industrial plants; also the role is responsible for Productivity, Brand Stewardship and Portfolio Transformation initiatives that includes sodium, sugar and sat fat reduction in LATAM sector. This role will interact with R&D Regional and Global teams, Nutrition, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Finance as well as vendors and other functional staff.

As R&D Region Sr Engineer your responsibilities would consist of:

• Lead the innovation process from idea generation to product launch, including laboratory and pilot plant prototyping, ingredient screening, sensory and consumer trials, ensuring regulatory, nutrition, and food safety compliance, and supporting scale-up at industrial plants.
• Drive brand quality initiatives and participate in productivity projects to maintain and improve core and new products.
• Develop technical solutions for portfolio transformation by reducing sugar, sodium, and saturated fat, evaluating ingredients, functionality, cost, regulatory compliance, and consumer perception.
• Contribute to new product strategy by identifying consumer trends, technologies, and ingredients, providing technical input on costs, formulations, and operational feasibility.
• Propose differentiated and incremental innovations to strengthen the product pipeline.
• Collaborate with regional and global R&D teams and cross-functional departments including Nutrition, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and external vendors.
• Support the R&D team in achieving both short- and long-term goals.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience & Skills

• 4+ years in Research and Development, ideally in food product development from concept to plant scale, with a results-oriented and proactive mindset.
• Strong analytical, creative problem-solving, and decision-making skills, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and networking abilities to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with external partners.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn, explore new trends, ingredients, and technologies, with a self-driven approach to delivering projects.
• Fluent in English as required (oral and written) and available to travel.

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a workforce and innovation for the organization.