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Responsibilities
Functional Description:
At PepsiCo we place R&D Full- Time hires primarily in the two headquarters locations: Plano, TX; Purchase/Valhalla, NY (New York). In some cases, Full-Time hires will be placed in satellite locations. Location preferences will be discussed in the interview process.
As a R&D Engineer (product or process engineer), you will collaborate with cross functional teams comprising technical experts within the R&D function, as well as business unit leaders to design, execute, and launch new innovative products across PepsiCo's portfolio. You will play a critical role in the innovation lifecycle by providing your insight and technical expertise from ideation through product launch.
As an R&D Food Scientist, you will participate in the product development process including new idea generation, prototype development, and product optimization and production start-up across a diverse portfolio of beverage and snack product categories.
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2025 campus intern openings is $51.32 - 55.40/hour
Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions
Hourly pay for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable
We love to convert our interns to full time opportunities! Our full time positions have a comprehensive benefits package that include:
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. In addition to salary, PepsiCo 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
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
Currently pursuing an Engineering, Food Science, Agriculture, or related degree
Must graduate with bachelor's or master's degree within one (1) year of internship completion
Eligible to work in United States without work authorization sponsorship
Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and objectives
Proven ability to make significant technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources
Demonstrated understanding of how to incorporate business needs into technical decisions
Ability and interest to work in laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments
Familiarity with data science preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments/ tasks
Effective communication skills (oral and written)
Willingness to travel
Actual working location will be determined at point of offer: Chicago Plano, Valhalla
Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to:
PhD level degree: Candidates should be completing at least their first year of studies
This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
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