Warehouse Automation Development Engineer

Freddie Mac; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,500 - 121,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

PepsiCo Beverages in Seattle seeks an Engineer to design and manage automation projects in the warehouse space, delivering innovative material handling solutions.

You will size equipment, analyze data with Power BI, manage schedules and budgets, and collaborate across functions to meet performance metrics. Expect travel 30–50% and a strong focus on cost-competitive, scalable implementations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• High level of collaboration and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage extreme complexity and multiple workstreams.
• Established creative thinker and capability in the commercialization of aligned strategies.
• BS in Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years professional experience, warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with data analytics and PowerBI.
• Technical curiosity with a desire to continuously learn.
• Exposure to various manufacturing and material handling automation technologies and controls.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, aggressive, results-oriented culture.
• Ability to travel 30%-50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Analyze site requirements and leverage design models to size building and material handling equipment.
• Support vendor education and selection activities for competitive bidding.
• Collect, analyze and apply operational data to meet project requirements.
• Develop and support maintenance of project milestone schedule.
• Build external connections to technology, vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Understand and apply modeling and simulation results to validate solutions.
• Support pilot technology activities to validate results.
• Project management of automation solution including schedule, budget, installation and startup.
• Develop communication tools to align organization on complex decisions.
• Partner with Warehouse Automation Deployment Team, IT, Network Modeling, and Field to deliver the desired metrics.
• Ensure design and planning follow best practices and standards.
• Develop innovative and cost-competitive solutions with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Complexity management

Strategic thinking

Power BI

Data analytics

Engineering degree

Project management

Automation technologies

Travel flexibility

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo Beverages is seeking an Engineer to design and manage projects in the warehouse space. This role is responsible for solving complex innovation needs through proactive sourcing, development, and implementation of material handling solutions that address business requirements. The Warehouse Automation Development team manages, scopes, and designs new capital projects dedicated to automation, capacity, growth, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Analyze site requirements and leverage design models to properly size building and material handling equipment to support development of layouts
• Support vendor education and selection activities to ensure competitive bidding
• Collect, analyze and apply operational data in conjunction with site requirements to develop a solution that meets and exceeds project requirements
• Develop and support maintenance of project milestone schedule by monitoring for dependencies and identifying gaps
• Builds and leverages external connections to technology, vendors and equipment suppliers to identify new innovations and optimize current technologies
• Understand and apply modeling and simulation results to validate and optimize material handling solutions
• Support pilot technology activities to validate results and expectations
• Project Management of automation solution to include managing schedule, budget, installation and startup
• Develop communication tools to align organization on complex decisions
• Partners with other functions such as Warehouse Automation Deployment Team, IT, Network Modeling, and Field to ensure that the Warehouse solutions deliver the desired metrics
• Ensures project design and planning follows best practices and meets Warehouse design standards
• Develops innovative and cost competitive solutions to complex problems through individual and cross functional partners

Compensation and Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is between $72,500 - $121,300 based on a full‑time schedule. Location, confirmed job‑related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually. 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

• Excellent communication skills
• High level of collaboration and influencing skills
• Ability to manage extreme complexity and multiple workstreams
• Established creative thinker and capability in the commercialization of aligned strategies
• BS in Engineering preferred
• 5+ years professional experience, warehouse experience preferred
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with data analytics and PowerBI
• Technical curiosity with a desire to continuously learn
• Exposure to various manufacturing and material handling automation technologies and controls
• Self‑motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, aggressive, results‑oriented culture
• Ability to travel 30%-50% of the time

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer’s application process.