Associate Principal Engineer - Global Process Capabilities Baking & Drying

The PepsiCo Global Foods R&D Transform Process Capabilities team enables PepsiCo’s commitment to meet consumer needs for a spectrum of foods across the globe.

This department of innovative technical professionals lead breakthrough research & development programs that unlocks technology to drive innovation, productivity, sustainability and global brand stewardship to grow our multi-billion-dollar foods category.

This position will lead screening, testing, development and validation of new processing technologies in Baking & Drying.

This person will be a thought leader in advancing processing technology, tools, and capabilities to build future looking portfolio of capabilities for baking & drying.

This role is based in Plano, TX and reports to the R&D Baked Process Capabilities Sr.

Manager.

• Lead key scoping, screening, development, optimization and scale up new dehydration technologies in baking and drying for processing of foods.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills by utilizing engineering and scientific methods to solve key process and product problems.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams in R&D, external vendors and contractors to overcome hurdles and develop future technology/product pipeline that deliver against business priorities.
• Translate complex technical challenges into appropriate work plan leveraging digital tools to enable faster and better innovation.
• Apply Technical & Business Governance processes effectively from feasibility through scale-up/post-launch by leading the identification, assessment, validation and commercialization of process technologies
• Provide technical risk assessment and mitigation plans related to process development.
• Manage project timelines, budget and provide timely communication to leadership.

• 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.