Sr. Controls Engineer

PepsiCo•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$80,200 - $134,250

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 engineering, automation, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial controls
5+ years of experience working with PLC-based control systems in a manufacturing environment, with GMP experience preferred
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and modifying Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs and HMIs, with exposure to SCADA platforms such as Wonderware or Ignition
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve equipment and control system issues in a production environment with minimal supervision
Experience working with industrial communication networks such as ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, and similar industrial protocols
Familiarity with variable frequency drives, motor controls, and associated hardware
Familiarity with applicable safety and regulatory standards
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
Ability to communicate effectively with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions
Ability to execute and support controls-related project work, including planning, coordination, and startup
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of control system issues from initial troubleshooting through implemented resolution

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve control system issues in a production environment to support safe, consistent operation and system uptime
Modify and maintain control system programs and associated components to ensure proper system functionality and performance
Identify root causes of equipment and control system issues and implement corrective actions to restore and improve system performance
Support compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements through proper system design, maintenance, and documentation
Coordinate with OEMs, system integrators, and contractors to support installation, troubleshooting, and system improvements
Maintain control system documentation, backups, and standards to ensure system integrity and recoverability
Execute controls-related work for capital and continuous improvement projects, including implementation and startup support as needed
Coach and mentor maintenance and operations personnel in troubleshooting and control systems to build site capability