R&D Technician - Plano, TX

VetJobs; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo in Plano, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support R&D product development in the Plano Process Lab and Technology Process Center. The role operates food processing equipment, sets up lines, troubleshoots issues, and contributes to safety and environmental compliance.

You will lift up to 50 lbs, collaborate with R&D engineers and food scientists, and participate in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; associate technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing/production or R&D testing center experience, preferably in food industry.
• Experience and knowledge of food processing equipment, production, and/or test systems.
• Ability to set up, operate and troubleshoot food processing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Self-starter; works with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work off-shifts and weekends; flex between Dallas and Plano sites.
• Excellent teamwork; strong written and verbal communication; safety-first attitude.
• Basic computer skills are required.

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.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers and food scientists to meet test objectives.
• Ensure safety, food safety, and environmental compliance during daily operations.
• Accurately manage run data sheets, safety records, and work orders.
• Supervise contract labor and ensure proper training for tasks.
• Assist with equipment cleaning, preventive maintenance, and reliability improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement training and skill development.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

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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.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 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.

City* Plano

State* Texas

Job_Category Technician

Job Code Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor Pepsico

Salary Range $45,000-$60,000