Supply Chain, Associate Principal Engineer - Controls and Information Systems - Warehouse

Overview

PepsiCo Beverages North America is seeking qualified Engineers to support capital projects across 250+ Warehouse and Distribution Centers throughout the US and Canada.

This role is responsible for providing Automation, Controls, and Networking guidance including the managing and developing of scope, cost, and schedule for capital projects involving PBNA's warehouse automation strategy. Additionally, the role will support the execution of projects that create efficiency, deliver capacity, and drive operational savings. Technologies include but are not limited to Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Variety pack robots, Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Automated Picking/Sortation systems, and Automated Truck Loading Systems.

• Supporting various project managers assist with developing capital requirements, establish scope of work for OEM's and contractors, define development and commercialization schedules.
• Manage FFN budget, schedule attainment and achievement of project performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional teams of colleagues and outside resources including vendors and consultants.
• Balance multiple project deliverables and competing priorities.
• Manage the vendor qualification, bidding and evaluations process.
• Apply standards and engineering principles including modeling and simulation with external vendors and consultants.
• Ability to support up to 15 active projects per year.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $89,000 - $149,000.
• 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, 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.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Established record of project definition and execution
• Strong analytical, communication, & presentation skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated "Technical curiosity"
• Innovative "out of the box" thinking skills to drive transformational change
• Exposure to Whse/Distribution Center Operations is a plus
• Exposure to manufacturing and material handling automation technologies is a plus
• Knowledge of industrial networks, control systems, and data integration with ERP/MES systems
• Must be able to travel 60% of the time