Automation & Controls Technician

PepsiCo•Las Vegas, NV

1d•$80,200 - $134,250•Onsite

About The Position

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. The ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space. We are a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade. 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. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. 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 Possibilities of PepsiCo. The Automation & Controls Technician is the plant’s go‑to expert for automation, controls, and factory‑floor network systems. This role owns the strategy, reliability, and continuous improvement of all control systems—ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with plant and business goals. Beyond the home site, this leader may support a regional pod of plants, providing technical guidance, coaching technicians, and influencing automation strategy across multiple facilities. It’s a high‑impact role for a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering, operations, and innovation.

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing

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