Plant Controls Specialist

About the Team

PepsiCo Foods R&D operates a fast-paced Pilot Plant and Testing Facility dedicated to driving innovation and new product development. This team is the engine behind evolving PepsiCo's processes through advanced automation, focusing on the seamless integration of PLCs, Operational Technology (OT), AI, and existing technologies. The group works holistically to manage site controls and ensure the reliability of the infrastructure that supports everything from R&D testing to retail production test markets.

About the Role

As a Controls and Electrical Systems Associate, you will be the frontline guardian of the plant's automation ecosystem. Your primary mission is to maintain and improve the systems that keep our production lines running, ensuring equipment availability for site operations. You will serve as the critical link between data analytics, IT teams, and external vendors, executing a holistic agenda that blends technical precision with cross-functional collaboration.

In this role, you will not only troubleshoot complex PLC and SCADA applications but also lead the deployment of new technologies like IoT edge devices and Machine AI on the factory floor. You will partner with EHS to mitigate risks, mentor maintenance technicians, and ensure strict adherence to food safety and defense programs, including FSSC22000 certification. Your work directly supports the success of R&D development and the operational stability of multiple sites, including the Plano GPC operations.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. While the core hours are fixed, the role requires flexibility to cover weekends as necessary to meet business needs. You will work in a dynamic industrial environment where mechanical aptitude and electrical troubleshooting are daily necessities.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for this role will engage in a structured interview process designed to assess both technical proficiency and cultural fit. The process typically includes:

Initial Screening: A conversation with a recruiter to discuss background, experience, and role expectations.
Technical Assessment: A deep dive into your experience with industrial controls, networking, and specific technologies like Allen-Bradley PLCs and SCADA systems.
Team Interview: A discussion with the hiring manager and potential peers to evaluate collaboration skills and problem-solving approaches.
Final Review: Finalization of the offer and onboarding details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Our company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and all other applicable laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

If you would 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.

Work location

Work model: On-site

4912, Worth Street, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75214, United States

Dallas, Texas

Key Responsibilities

check_circleProgram factory floor devices including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
check_circleSupport project planning with hardware, software, and integration strategies for OT operations
check_circleInterface as an Ops controls specialist for IoT edge devices and Machine AI applications
check_circleDevelop solutions to enhance process data analytics and data management
check_circlePartner with EHS as a subject matter expert for new equipment controls assessments and risk mitigation
check_circleLead IT and controls projects through the commissioning phase
check_circleLead food safety and food defense programs to maintain FSSC22000 certification
check_circleMaintain plant Wi-Fi networks and site security cameras to ensure compliance
check_circleManage all site servers including Historian, SQL Server, and VMware

Requirements

verifiedAssociate Technical Degree Preferred (Networking/System Security or related field)
verified2+ Years in Food Manufacturing Technology and Processes preferred
verifiedProficiency in SQL, Historian, VMware, RSlogix, IntraVue, Realware
verifiedAdvanced knowledge of low/high voltage circuit troubleshooting
verifiedAdvanced knowledge of industrial 3ph motors
verifiedAbility to read electrical, controls and mechanical prints
verifiedVFD programming capability including Allen-Bradley Series 4, 7, 525, and 527s
verifiedIntermediate Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC Program, Ladder Logic, and Block Diagram
verifiedTroubleshooting experience on Allen-Bradley PLCs VFDs
verifiedBasic Troubleshooting Experience on Plant IT Network

Nice to Have

Associate Technical Degree in Networking, System Security, or related field. 2+ Years in Food Manufacturing Technology and Processes. Knowledge of SCADA system.

Benefits & Perks

check_circlePaid time off including parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavementcheck_circleMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance coveragecheck_circleDisability and Health insurance coveragecheck_circleDependent Care Reimbursement AccountsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: PLC, Ot, Ai, Scada, Fire Wall, Allen-Bradley, VFD, Powerflex, Servo Systems, Vision Systems.

Education: Associate Technical Degree in Networking / System Security or related field preferred.

Frequently asked questions about Plant Controls Specialist at PepsiCo

What does a Plant Controls Specialist at PepsiCo do?expand_more

A Plant Controls Specialist at PepsiCo is responsible for the following: Program factory floor devices including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems; Support project planning with hardware, software, and integration strategies for OT operations; Interface as an Ops controls specialist for IoT edge devices and Machine AI applications; and Develop solutions to enhance process data analytics and data management.

What are the requirements for this Plant Controls Specialist role?expand_more

To qualify for the Plant Controls Specialist at PepsiCo position, applicants should have: Associate Technical Degree Preferred (Networking/System Security or related field); 2+ Years in Food Manufacturing Technology and Processes preferred; Proficiency in SQL, Historian, VMware, RSlogix, IntraVue, Realware; Advanced knowledge of low/high voltage circuit troubleshooting; Advanced knowledge of industrial 3ph motors; and Ability to read electrical, controls and mechanical prints.

Where is the Plant Controls Specialist role at PepsiCo located?expand_more

Plant Controls Specialist at PepsiCo is based in 4912, Worth Street, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75214, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Plant Controls Specialist job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

PepsiCo has listed this Plant Controls Specialist role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Plant Controls Specialist role?expand_more

Plant Controls Specialist at PepsiCo typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

What skills do you need for the Plant Controls Specialist role at PepsiCo?expand_more

Key skills for Plant Controls Specialist at PepsiCo include PLC; Ot; Ai; Scada; Fire Wall; Allen-Bradley; VFD; and Powerflex.

What education is required for Plant Controls Specialist at PepsiCo?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Associate Technical Degree in Networking / System Security or related field preferred.

What category does the Plant Controls Specialist role belong to?expand_more

Plant Controls Specialist at PepsiCo is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.