R&D Technician

Overview

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• Provide operational support for Research and Development product development teams.
• Working in the 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.
• Work within a team environment to meet performance goals.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Partner with R&D engineers and food scientists to deliver exceptional development operational support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Initiate ideas and solutions to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• 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 required compliance programs - Safety, Food Safety, Environmental.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $45,000 - $71,800.
• 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.

• HS Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing/production environment or in an R&D testing center, preferably in the food industry.
  Ability to solve daily operational issues.
• Flexible - willingness to work off-shifts and weekends. Willingness to flex between work sites (Plano Process Lab and Dallas Technology Process Center).
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
• Basic mathematical and computer skills.

• Experience with food processing equipment, production, and/or test systems.
• Experience working in a team environment.