R&D Engineering Technician

PepsiCo; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking an R&D Engineering Technician to support product development within a dynamic environment. This role involves operating food processing equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and working collaboratively with product development teams to enhance operational support. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong teamwork abilities, and the commitment to Continuous Improvement.

Benefits

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ hands-on experience in a manufacturing/production environment, preferable in food industry.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic mathematical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for Research and Development product development teams.
• Partner with R&D engineers and food scientists to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Manage required compliance programs - Safety, Food Safety, Environmental.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Associate Technical Degree

Tools

Food processing equipment

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• Provide operational support for Research and Development product development teams.
• Working in the Process Lab or at the Technology Process Center, operate a variety of food processing equipment.
• Contribute knowledge and expertise to the development process by working closely with the product development team.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Work within a team environment to meet performance goals.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Partner with R&D engineers and food scientists to deliver exceptional development operational support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Initiate ideas and solutions to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Actively participate in all team continuous improvement training and skill development activities.
• Work with limited supervision to complete both assigned and self-identified tasks.
• Manage required compliance programs - Safety, Food Safety, Environmental.
  
  
• The expected compensation range for this position is between $45,000 - $71,800.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for Research and Development product development teams.
• Working in the Process Lab or at the Technology Process Center, operate a variety of food processing equipment.
• Contribute knowledge and expertise to the development process by working closely with the product development team.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Work within a team environment to meet performance goals.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Partner with R&D engineers and food scientists to deliver exceptional development operational support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Initiate ideas and solutions to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Actively participate in all team continuous improvement training and skill development activities.
• Work with limited supervision to complete both assigned and self-identified tasks.
• Manage required compliance programs - Safety, Food Safety, Environmental.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $45,000 - $71,800.
• 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.
• 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

• 3-5 years’ hand-on experience in a manufacturing/production environment or in an R&D testing center, preferably in the food industry.
• Ability to solve daily operational issues.
• Flexible - willingness to work off-shifts and weekends. Willingness to flex between work sites (Plano Process Lab and Dallas Technology Process Center).
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
• Basic mathematical and computer skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Technical Degree
• Experience with food processing equipment, production, and/or test systems.
• Experience working in a team environment.
  
  

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services

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