PepsiCo · 2 weeks ago
Controls Engineer Supervisor
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $141K/yrPepsiCo is a leading global food and beverage company, and they are seeking a Controls Engineer Supervisor to provide project support to the plant’s Maintenance team. This role involves designing, programming, and maintaining PLC systems while improving productivity and operating performance through continuous improvement methodologies.
Brand MarketingFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance, program and perform repairs on PLC systems
Perform preventative maintenance or repairs on more advanced production equipment as needed
Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed
Perform breakdown analysis and oversee or perform general housekeeping
Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications
Upgrade production lines with new/upgraded equipment/technology
Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned line
Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards
May mentor and provide support to less experienced technicians
Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)
Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed
This position requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals
The position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending, and kneeling
The position may require weekend and/or holiday work
Qualification
Required
Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings)
Experience with compressors/boilers systems (e.g., steam systems)
Experience with conveyers and airveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls)
Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts)
Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting)
Experience with kinematics (e.g., line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.). Review rating instructions
Experience with packaging/high speed production (e.g., bottling, consumer products, etc.)
Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting)
Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.)
Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data)
Experience with pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs)
Experience with SERVO (e.g., intelligent/robotic motors, in-coders, etc.)
Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns)
Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics)
Experience working in team-based environments (working together with others)
Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays)
Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)
Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.)
Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.)
Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs)
Experience with schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays)
Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.)
Benefits
Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% 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.
Company
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a food and beverage company.
Founded in 1898
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.National Safety Council
2025-09-02Post Ipo Equity· $4B
2024-06-13Grant· $0.02M
2017-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Carreteiro
CEO PepsiCo Brazil & South Cone (Chile, Arg, Uru, Par) Foods
Mohamed Shelbaya
CEO PepsiCo Middle East & Africa
Recent News
2026-01-07
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