R&D Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Dependent care

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking an Equipment Operator to support Research and Development in the Plano Process Lab and Technology Process Center. You will operate and troubleshoot food processing equipment, set up lines, and ensure safe, efficient test runs.

You will collaborate with R&D engineers and scientists, manage data sheets, and participate in continuous improvement activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 3+ years in manufacturing or an R&D testing setting, with flexibility to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate Technical Degree preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing/production or R&D testing center, preferably food industry.
• Experience with food processing equipment; able to set up, operate and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for R&D product development teams.
• Operate a variety of food processing equipment at Plano Process Lab or Technology Process Center.
• Minimize downtime to meet daily development objectives.
• Work in a team environment and collaborate with R&D engineers and scientists.
• Maintain run data sheets, safety, and environmental records; submit work orders.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Self-starter

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Technical Degree preferred

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.

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