Senior Packaging Automation Architect

PepsiCo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Group life insurance

401(k) / Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo seeks an Automation Engineer for the Quaker Supply Chain & Transformation Engineering team to drive packaging project transformations, lead cross-functional collaboration with headquarters and field stakeholders, and shape multi-year equipment strategies. You will develop installation and startup plans, supervise contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement across four facilities.

The role requires a BS in a relevant engineering field and at least 7 years of experience in

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering/Science in a relevant field (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering).
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead scope development, design recommendations, and vendor selection for Quaker packaging projects.
• Lead continuous improvement and lessons-learned practices.
• Support project execution for new capacity production lines and productivity projects at 4 Quaker facilities and occasionally contract manufacturers.
• Develop, manage, and execute equipment installation and start-up plans while supervising outside contractors and vendors.
• Support development and execution of the multi-year equipment strategy and commercialization for the Quaker fleet across 4 facilities.
• Support and lead cross-functional teams consisting of Headquarters, Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Equipment Vendors, Systems Integrators, External Engineering and Construction Contractors.
• Apply Engineering principles to problem solving and managing unexpected changes.
• Partner with OEMs to continuously improve equipment offerings, upgrades, training, and maintenance initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Engineering/Science (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)

Job description

PepsiCo seeks an Automation Engineer for the Quaker Supply Chain & Transformation Engineering team to drive packaging project transformations, lead cross-functional collaboration with headquarters and field stakeholders, and shape multi-year equipment strategies. You will develop installation and startup plans, supervise contractors, and contribute to continuous improvement across four facilities.

The role requires a BS in a relevant engineering field and at least 7 years of experience in