R&D Technician

PepsiCo • Dallas, TX

1d • $45,900 - $73,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing equipment operational support for Research and Development to product development teams at the Plano GPCs (TPC/Process Lab). This position will be responsible for operating food processing equipment on multiple platforms, equipment/line set up, troubleshooting equipment and process operational issues, and will provide support to site EHS compliance programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required (preferred Associate Technical Degree)
• 3+ Years of working experience in a manufacturing/production environment or in an R&D testing center, preferably in the food industry.
• Experience and knowledge of food processing equipment, production, and/or test systems.
• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot, food processing equipment.
• Ability to provide solutions to process related issues.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Self-starter, ability to work minimal supervision.
• Excellent teamwork.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• preferred Associate Technical Degree

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for Research and Development product development teams.
• Working in the Plano Process Lab or at the Technology Process Center, operate a variety of food processing equipment.
• Operate food processing equipment efficiently with a minimum of downtime to meet daily development objectives.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Partner with R&D engineers and food scientists to understand test objectives and deliver exceptional development operational support.
• Actively participate in all team continuous improvement training and skill development activities.
• Work with limited supervision to complete both assigned and self-identified tasks.
• Accurately manage daily run information – Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, run data sheets, and work order submittal
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ensure daily test runs are executed safely

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• vacation
• sick
• bereavement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Health
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED