Associate Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering

Overview

Pepsi Co 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.

• 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.
• Expected travel: 25% to 40%

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• 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.
• In addition to salary, Pepsi Co offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

• 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
• Warehouse/Distribution Center Operations experience preferred
• Project management experience preferred
• Ability to travel: 25%-40%

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections , commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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