Sr Principal Packaging Engineer, R&D – High-Barrier

PepsiCo Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced R&D Packaging Sr Principal Engineer to lead the design of multi-layer high barrier rigid and flexible packaging for direct food contact applications.

You will drive innovation and oversee packaging systems for proprietary filling and sealing technologies. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Packaging Science or related engineering, 9+ years in packaging design and development, and proven ability to manage commissioning, qualification, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science or engineering disciplines as stated.
• Extensive experience in packaging system design and development.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, and validation in commercialization of packaging tech.

Responsibilities

• Food packaging design for multi-layer high barrier rigid containers.
• Food packaging design for multi-layer high barrier flexible pillow packages.
• Develop innovative packaging containers for direct food contact applications.
• Package machine and system design for proprietary filling and sealing rigid canisters.
• Package machine and system design for conversion of proprietary flexible film-based packages.
• Conduct acceptance testing and plant validations of packaging systems and materials.

Skills

Packaging design

System design

Continuous improvement

Technology scouting

Project updates

Education

Packaging Science

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Job description

PepsiCo, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced R&D Packaging Sr Principal Engineer to lead the design of multi-layer high barrier rigid and flexible packaging for direct food contact applications.

You will drive innovation and oversee packaging systems for proprietary filling and sealing technologies. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Packaging Science or related engineering, 9+ years in packaging design and development, and proven ability to manage commissioning, qualification, and