Automation & Controls Leader

PepsiCo • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience leading automation/controls in a manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, and control system architecture
• Experience managing automation projects end‑to‑end
• Ability to influence across multiple sites and functions
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and OT/IT integration
• Leadership experience with technical teams
• Strong problem‑solving skills in high‑availability environments
• Valid U.S. work authorization

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary in-plant authority for automation and control systems
• Ensure peak performance and reliability of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, drives, and industrial networks
• Align automation strategy with plant goals for safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Own factory-floor network design, performance, cybersecurity posture, and obsolescence planning
• Manage hardware/software lifecycle, upgrades, and mitigation plans
• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning and handoff
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, IT/OT, and Operations to ensure seamless execution
• Diagnose and resolve complex automation and controls issues
• Implement solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and safety
• Maintain automation standards, documentation, and change-management processes
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support to sister plants within the pod
• Coach and develop automation technicians across sites
• Partner with Technical Services Managers to elevate automation capability and standardization

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.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior