PepsiCo · 12 hours ago
2026 Full Time: R&D Engineer (MS)
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yrPepsiCo is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, known for its innovative culture. They are seeking an R&D Engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and launch new products, playing a critical role in the innovation lifecycle from ideation to product launch.
Brand MarketingFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and develop process test protocols, lead the execution of plant trials, and analyze/communicate test results for potential new product launches
During plant trials, leverage strong leadership and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot processing issues and make quick informed decisions on your feet within the dynamic manufacturing environment
Collaborate with third-party equipment vendors and suppliers to design, optimize, and/or validate food and beverage processing technologies
Be exposed to cross-functional teams within and beyond R&D, including marketing, sensory, analytical, operations, and strategy, from domestic and international markets
Have opportunities to expand technical knowledge and education beyond your current expertise through internal PepsiCo R&D education programs, as well as external collaborations with universities
Others
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing Engineering Degree (Chemical/Food Process/Mechanical/Electrical)
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
The ability and interest to work in laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments/ tasks
Effective communication skills (oral and written)
Willingness to travel up to 25%
Be completing their final year of graduate (master's level) studies. (Graduate Dec 2025 or May 2026)
Hold a master's degree prior to the intended full time start date
This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
Preferred
Familiarity with data science preferred
Benefits
Paid time off in accordance with policy is subject to eligibility and includes vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave
Vacation: for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days
Holidays: for eligible full-time employees, the company provides 10 paid holidays annually
Sick Leave: for eligible full-time employees, 10 days (80 hours) of paid sick leave benefits are available for absences related to non-job-related injury. Sick leave benefit will be accrued during your first year at 1 day for each month worked in that calendar year
Bereavement Leave: In the event of a death of an immediate family member, full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible to receive up to three (3) consecutive working days with pay
Parental Leave: for eligible employees, the company offers paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks to allow for a time of bonding with their newborn or newly adopted child
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.
Company
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a food and beverage company.
Founded in 1898
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.National Safety Council
2025-09-02Post Ipo Equity· $4B
2024-06-13Grant· $0.02M
2017-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Carreteiro
CEO PepsiCo Brazil & South Cone (Chile, Arg, Uru, Par) Foods
Mohamed Shelbaya
CEO PepsiCo Middle East & Africa
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