R&D Technician

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Plano/DFW area seeks an equipment operator to support R&D by operating food processing equipment across multiple platforms. You will set up lines, troubleshoot issues, and maintain documentation for safety and quality.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, flexibility to work at Plano Process Lab and Dallas Technology Process Center, and collaboration with engineers and scientists to achieve development objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; an Associate Technical Degree is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing/production or R&D testing centers, preferably in food industry.
• Able to operate, set up, and troubleshoot food processing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work off-shifts, weekends, and flex between Dallas-area sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for R&D product development teams.
• Operate equipment in Plano Process Lab or Technology Process Center.
• Minimize downtime to meet daily development objectives.
• Maintain run data sheets and safety/food safety records.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers and scientists to meet test objectives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-starter

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Technical Degree (preferred)

Tools

Food processing equipment

Test systems

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for providing equipment operational support for Research and Development to product development teams at the Plano GPCs (TPC/Process Lab). This position will be responsible for operating food processing equipment on multiple platforms, equipment/line set up, troubleshooting equipment and process operational issues, and will provide support to site EHS compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for Research and Development product development teams.


• Working in the Plano Process Lab or at the Technology Process Center, operate a variety of food processing equipment.,


• Operate food processing equipment efficiently with a minimum of downtime to meet daily development objectives.


• Work effectively in a team environment.,


• Partner with R&D engineers and food scientists to understand test objectives and deliver exceptional development operational support.


• Actively participate in all team continuous improvement training and skill development activities.


• Work with limited supervision to complete both assigned and self-identified tasks.,


• Accurately manage daily run information – Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, run data sheets, and work order submittal


• Ability to lift 50 lbs.


• Ensure daily test runs are executed safely

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $45,900 - $73,250.


• 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

• High School Diploma Required (preferred Associate Technical Degree) and 3+ Years of working experience in a manufacturing/production environment or in an R&D testing center, preferably in the food industry.


• Experience and knowledge of food processing equipment, production, and/or test systems.


• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot, food processing equipment.


• Ability to provide solutions to process related issues.


• Strong mechanical aptitude.


• Self-starter, ability to work minimal supervision.


• Flexible – willingness to work off-shifts and weekends. Willingness to flex between work sites (Dallas Technology Process Center and Plano Process Lab).


• Excellent teamwork.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.


• Basic computer skills required.

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 age, 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 / Age

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