R&D Eng Technician

Overview

The R&D Eng Technician supports all plant process equipment. From setting up equipment to making repairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for legacy and new process and building equipment.
• Act as liaison between operators and OEM for process equipment maintenance.
• Attend daily meetings included but not limited to design, workflow, and safety.
• Be able to evaluate work processes with EHS. Must have basic understanding of OSHA standards.
• Troubleshoot process plant equipment. Thorough knowledge of Cold/Hot Fill process equipment, conveyors and packaging equipment.
• Considerable experience of working on pumps and motors. Candidate must possess ability to change pumps seals and troubleshoot motor failures.
• Candidate must be familiar with process of switching to multiple change parts to support various packaging within the process equipment.
• Take part in continuous improvement of PepsiCo GEHSMS standards.
• Candidate must have excellent communication skills; Ability to interact with various levels of trade.
• Have ability to spec parts needed for efficient and reliable operation of process equipment.
• Food Quality and Safety - Hire will play a vital role in maintaining relationship between food quality/safety and the maintenance team.
• Act as a champion for all safety procedures and protocols and lead by example in all safety matters
• Adhere to Pepsi R&D safety standards.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $59,000 - $88,500.
• 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
• Prior experience of working on process equipment and conveyance systems.
• 2 years of experience as a mechanic/ technician
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Experience in a consumer products research & development function a plus.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Critical Competencies:

• Organization, negotiation, coordination, and presentation skills.
• Technical knowledge of unit operations used in processing of food /beverage products.
• Ability and willingness to perform the technician's tasks from time to time to: Maintain production schedules, provide training, test equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively over the phone, online, and in person.
• Teamwork: Ability to manage multiple priorities, think on their feet, and execute with speed
• Initiative and follow through attitude.
• Independent decision maker in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Demonstrated self-confidence and communication skills with a multiple organizational levels and variety of groups, both domestically and internationally.
• Skilled in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word and MS Project a plus.

Demonstrated Personal Traits:

• Innovative/Creative.
• Excellent communication skills/ assertiveness
• Positive, "can do" attitude
• Team player (good interpersonal skills, able to inspire/lead others)

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

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

Client-provided location(s): Valhalla, NY

Job ID: PepsiCo-407647-en-us

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-30T20:35:50