Associate Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering

PepsiCo•Plano, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

PepsiCo 1NA Engineering is seeking a technical project manager to lead the execution of the Frito Lay Plant Warehouse’s Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), Productivity, and maintenance projects.

Requirements

BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
6-8 years of relevant experience
Strong analytical and computer skills; CAD skills preferred
Proven ability to multi-task
Established record of project definition and execution
Technical curiosity
Innovative thinking skills to drive transformational change
Understanding of various warehouse and material handling automation technologies and controls
Ability to communicate to various levels of the organization
Ability to travel: 25%-40%

Nice To Haves

Warehouse/Distribution Center Operations experience preferred
Project management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead scoping and design recommendations for Frito Lay AGV, productivity, and maintenance projects.
Support installation and start-up activities for new AGV, productivity, and maintenance projects.
Participate in and lead cross-functional teams of colleagues and outside resources.
Apply Engineering principles to problem solving and managing unexpected changes.
Manage, communicate and mitigate project risks.
Develop, manage and execute equipment installation and start-up plans while supervising outside contractors and vendors.
Manage multiple simultaneous project deliverables, accelerated timelines and competing priorities
Partner with OEMs to continuously improve equipment design offerings, upgrades, training, and maintenance initiatives.