R&D Technician

PepsiCo Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Paid time off for parental leave,vac,S

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking an Operations/Lab Support role in Plano to back Research & Development product development teams. You will operate diverse food processing equipment, assist engineers and scientists, and help maintain safety and quality during development runs.

Based in Plano, you will work across the Process Lab and Technology Process Center, handling equipment setup, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate Technical Degree preferred; 3+ years in manufacturing or R&D testing in food industry.
• Experience with food processing equipment and test systems.
• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot food processing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work off-shifts and weekends; ability to flex between Dallas Technology Process Center and Plano Process Lab.
• Excellent teamwork and communication; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for R&D product development teams.
• Operate a variety of food processing equipment in Plano Process Lab or Technology Process Center.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues; contribute to equipment reliability.
• Accurately manage daily run information including safety, food safety, and data sheets.
• Coordinate with R&D engineers and scientists to meet test objectives.
• Ensure daily test runs are conducted safely and with minimal downtime.
• Support compliance programs for Safety, Food Safety, and Environmental.

Skills

Food processing equipment

Manufacturing experience

Test systems

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Technical Degree (preferred)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for providing 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.
• Contribute knowledge and expertise to the development process by working closely with the product development team.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Operate food processing equipment efficiently with a minimum of downtime to meet daily development objectives.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Partner with R&D engineers and food scientists to understand test objectives and deliver exceptional operational development support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
• Initiate ideas and solutions to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Sanitize process lines, perform fundamental equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance as needed.
• 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 assigned compliance programs – Safety, Food Safety, and Environmental.
• Accurately manage daily run information – Safety, Food Safety, run data sheets, and work order submittal.
• Delegate assigned run support (contract labor) to ensure proper training is provided for assigned tasks.
• 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 with 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 are 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

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