Associate Principal Engineer - Global Process Capabilities Baking & Drying

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is seeking a technically strong R&D lead in Plano, TX to drive screening, testing, and scale-up of dehydration technologies for baking and drying in the foods space. You will work with global teams to advance processing capabilities and translate complex challenges into practical project plans.

Requirements include a PhD/MS/BS in engineering and 3–5 years in food processing R&D, with CFD/FEA experience and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Engineering.
• 3–5 years of R&D experience with food processing, specifically with dehydration techniques.
• Ability to collaborate and influence decisions across stakeholder groups.
• Self-leadership and curiosity; commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping, screening, development and scale-up of new dehydration technologies in baking and drying.
• Apply engineering methods to solve process and product problems.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams and external vendors to build technology pipeline.
• Translate technical challenges into actionable work plans leveraging digital tools.

Skills

R&D experience

Dehydration tech

CFD

FEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Engineering

Tools

CFD software

FEA software

Job description

Overview

The PepsiCo Global Foods R&D Transform Process Capabilities team enables PepsiCo's commitment to meet consumer needs for a spectrum of foods across the globe. This department of innovative technical professionals lead breakthrough research & development programs that unlocks technology to drive innovation, productivity, sustainability and global brand stewardship to grow our multi-billion-dollar foods category.

This position will lead screening, testing, development and validation of new processing technologies in Baking & Drying. This person will be a thought leader in advancing processing technology, tools, and capabilities to build future looking portfolio of capabilities for baking & drying.

This role is based in Plano, TX and reports to the R&D Baked Process Capabilities Sr. Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead key scoping, screening, development, optimization and scale up new dehydration technologies in baking and drying for processing of foods.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills by utilizing engineering and scientific methods to solve key process and product problems.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams in R&D, external vendors and contractors to overcome hurdles and develop future technology/product pipeline that deliver against business priorities.
• Translate complex technical challenges into appropriate work plan leveraging digital tools to enable faster and better innovation.
• Apply Technical & Business Governance processes effectively from feasibility through scale-up/post-launch by leading the identification, assessment, validation and commercialization of process technologies
• Provide technical risk assessment and mitigation plans related to process development.
• Manage project timelines, budget and provide timely communication to leadership.

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• 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 10% 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

• Education/Certifications: BS, MS or PhD. Degree in Engineering.
• Work Experience: 3 - 5 years of R&D experience with food processing specifically with various dehydration techniques.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate across various stakeholder groups and influence decisions with technical insights.
• Proven self-leadership, technical curiosity with strong sense of engagement that fosters diversity, inclusion and sense of belonging within the organization.
• Broad experience in modeling and simulation including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) with fundamental knowledge of electromagnetic fields and Multiphysics is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (ebbs and flows)
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

EEO Statement

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