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PepsiCo · 10 hours ago

Controls and Automation Engineer

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$76K/yr - $128K/yr

2+ years exp

PepsiCo is a leading company in the Supply Chain & Logistics space, known for its diverse portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands. The Controls and Automation Engineer will provide leadership and operational support to the plant's Maintenance team, focusing on designing, programming, and maintaining PLC systems and automation devices while driving continuous improvement in productivity and safety.

Brand MarketingFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, program, troubleshoot, and perform repairs on PLC systems, automation devices, controls components, and overall electrical equipment

Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed. May perform preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications

Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist teams to solve operational issues. Motivate team members across all departments to achieve plant and PBNA goals

Perform breakdown analysis on electrical failures

Plan, schedule, and execute projects, ensuring timely completion with minimal production disruption. Assist in the development, installation and commissioning of capital projects

Support development of annual operating plan, yield improvement plans, and fixed budgets

Assist in plant initiatives and direct line supervision as needed

Required to work off-shift and weekends as needed to support projects and regular operations

Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned work

Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)

Understand and support maintenance, repair and improvement of thermal processing equipment including heat exchangers, heat recovery systems and CIP systems

Own and manage various OT softwares and plant data systems such as ZPI, MARS, Colos, ThinManager, WonderWare, etc

Lead, Manage, Coach and Train others (salaried and hourly) on automation, electric, and controls equipment

Develop yourself and your team to solve and manage the day-to-day operational issues and reach short-term and long-term performance and career goals

This role may require some travel (less than 5%)

Qualification

PLC systemsAutomationControlsLean Six SigmaIndustrial utility systemsProject ManagementMicrosoft SuiteCoaching skillsEffective communicationTeam leadershipProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field - technical background preferred

Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of major continuous improvement projects

2+ years of manufacturing experience in a consumer products manufacturing operation preferred

Automation and Controls experience

Industrial utility systems knowledge a plus

Self-motivated, results driven and action oriented

Ability to make independent and sound decisions

Ability to conduct assessments, audits, and evaluations to measure progress

Effective oral and written communication skills

Understanding of Business Finance principles

Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications

Ability to give and receive constructive feedback

Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making

Ability to work in a result oriented, fast-paced, challenging environment

Strong leadership with the ability to get results through mentoring others

Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills

This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Must have a valid driver's license

Safe driving record strongly preferred

Preferred

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)

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.