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2025 Full Time: R&D Associate Engineer (UG)
$64,600 - $87,000/Yr
PepsiCo - Valhalla, NY
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Valhalla, NY
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
About the position
The R&D Associate Engineer position at PepsiCo is designed for recent graduates pursuing a degree in engineering. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and launch innovative products within PepsiCo's portfolio. The associate will play a critical role in the innovation lifecycle, providing technical expertise from ideation through product launch, and will be involved in designing process test protocols and leading plant trials.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and launch new innovative products.
- Design and develop process test protocols for product trials.
- Lead the execution of plant trials and analyze test results for potential new product launches.
- Troubleshoot processing issues during plant trials and make informed decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Work with third-party equipment vendors and suppliers to optimize food and beverage processing technologies.
- Engage with cross-functional teams including marketing, sensory, analytical, operations, and strategy.
- Expand technical knowledge through internal education programs and external collaborations.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering (Chemical/Food Process/Mechanical/Electrical) or related majors.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic project goals.
- Proven ability to make significant technical advances using internal and external resources.
- Understanding of incorporating business needs into technical decisions.
- Ability and interest to work in laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing environments.
- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks.
- Familiarity with data science is preferred.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accident insurance
- Group Legal insurance
- Life insurance
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
- Paid parental leave
- Vacation and sick leave
- Bereavement leave
