Responsibilities Batching process includes lifting/carrying of ingredients (50lbs) and utensil’s Review and learning the Standard Operating Procedures for equipment or processing lines to independently operate Provide hands on support for planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation of Technical Center, concentrate and bottling scale-ups, plant trials and capability assessments. Determine theoretical calculation & execute experiments as needed for point of failures in process and formulation limitations Assist in the development experiments with CE/PE/PD team Support the definition of scope, project goals, and success criteria Clearly communicate project status, risks, and scope creep Execute pilot plant Concentrate and Beverage production trials Interface with other key R&D functions (product development, micro, analytical, pilot and manufacturing plant personnel) Complete Beverage and Concentrate Documentation to highest standards Communication concise, clear, and timely Test new raw materials for manufacturability impact on concentrate & beverage Adhere to innovation stage gate requirements Compensation and Benefits The expected compensation range for this position is between $70,700 - $118,400. 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. 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 Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree: Chemical or Food Engineering a must 1-3 years’ experience preferred Liquid process design knowledge Knowledge of design engineering, particularly in food science, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, sanitary piping practices and process and instrumentation diagrams Experience in a consumer products research & development function desirable Experience with development or manufacture of ready to serve beverages desirable Background in commercialization of new products with CPG company a strong plus Critical Competencies: The successful candidate will have a grasp of basic concepts in the consumer-packaged goods industry and demonstrate the following skills: Organization, negotiation, coordination, and presentation skills Technical knowledge of unit operations used in processing of food /beverage products Ability to communicate effectively over the phone, online, and in person Laboratory and pilot processing equipment “hands on know-how” Teamwork: Ability to manage multiple priorities, think on their feet, and execute with speed Initiative and follow through: Independent decision maker in a fast paced and demanding environment Demonstrated self-confidence and communication skills with a multiple organizational levels and variety of groups, both domestically and internationally Skilled in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word and MS Project a plus Demonstrated Personal Traits: Innovative/Creative Excellent communication skills Professional maturity High energy Assertive Team player (good interpersonal skills, able to inspire/lead others) Positive,