Automation & Controls Lead — Multi-Plant Tech Specialist

PepsiCo

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 134,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo Supply Chain seeks an Automation & Controls Technician to own plant control systems, drive reliability, and lead automation projects across sites. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, IT/OT, and Operations to implement ambitious standards and achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.

The role blends engineering leadership with hands-on technical work, supporting regional plants and ensuring network security, lifecycle planning, and continuous improvement within a

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or automation engineering or equivalent experience.
Experience leading automation/controls in manufacturing.
Expertise in PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and industrial networks.
Leadership experience with technical teams and cross-site influence.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary in‑plant authority for automation and control systems.
Ensure peak performance and reliability of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, drives, and networks.
Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning and handoff.
Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, IT/OT, and Operations to ensure execution.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation engineering

Automation leadership

PLC/HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Project management

Cybersecurity OT/IT

Cross-site influence

Problem solving

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Job description

The role blends engineering leadership with hands-on technical work, supporting regional plants and ensuring network security, lifecycle planning, and continuous improvement within a

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