Principal Engineer - Process Development

PepsiCo is a world leader in convenient foods and beverages, with 2005 revenues of more than $32 billion and more than 157,000 employees.

The company consists of Frito-Lay North America, PepsiCo Beverages North America, PepsiCo International and Quaker Foods North America. PepsiCo brands are available in nearly 200 countries and territories and generate sales at the retail level of about $85 billion.

PepsiCo offers product choices to meet a broad variety of needs and preference -- from fun-for-you items to product choices that contribute to healthier lifestyles.

PepsiCo's mission is "To be the world's premier consumer products company focused on convenient foods and beverages. We seek to produce healthy financial rewards to investors as we provide opportunities for growth and enrichment to our employees, our business partners and the communities in which we operate. And in everything we do, we strive for honesty, fairness and integrity."

Principal Engineer- Process Development- Convenience Foods

PepsiCo is a world leader in convenient foods and beverages, with revenues of $32 billion and more 157,000 employees worldwide. PepsiCo's QTG division consists of the Quaker, Tropicana and Gatorade businesses. QTG's powerhouse brands include Tropicana Pure Premium, Gatorade Thirst Quencher, Propel, Quaker Oatmeal, Rice-a-Roni, Cap'n Crunch and Life cereals . Our success is the result of superior products, high standards of performance, distinctive competitive strategies and the high integrity of our people.?

- Stay abreast of cutting edge technologies for possible applications.?
- Develop research program project plans, including project scope, design basis, success criteria, timelines, resources needs, critical assumptions, commissioning/start-up plans and potential issues.?
- Demonstrate thought leadership and influence beyond regular functions.?
- Utilizes in-depth knowledge and advanced problem-solving skills and an awareness of PepsiCo priorities to achieve stated results.?
- Design laboratory and pilot plant testing; following good scientific protocol, controlling for extraneous variables and other experimental biases.?
- Collect data and analyze using statistical methods.?
- Interpret data and observations, and correlate with plant level processing conditions.?
- Write analysis reports, and make recommendations that balance/optimize product quality, operating costs and capital cost considerations.?
- Develop and prepare conceptual engineering designs, project definitions, design basis, cost estimates, success criteria, commissioning/start-up plans and schedules.
- Lead multi-functional teams with R&D.?
- May supervise employees, continuing to act as a coach to junior level engineers.?
- Represent technical function on multi-functional business teams.

-?Master's Degree or PhD: Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Engineering?
- Minimum of 6 years experience?
- Ability to define and lead projects and direct/motivate project teams.?
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in stressful, fast-paced situations, with the personal leadership to influence and positively motivate self and peers.?
- 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 a plus?
- Background in commercialization of new products and/or support of operations strongly desired.?
- Experience with ready to serve beverages desirable. Experience with citrus juices a plus.?
- Experience in project management a plus.
Demonstrated Personal Traits:
o Innovative/Creative
o High energy
o Strategic thinker
o Aggressive
o Team player (good interpersonal skills, able to inspire/lead others)
o Positive, "can do" attitude

Employment Statement:
At the PepsiCo companies, we are committed to achievement of equality of opportunity for all of our employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. We respect, value, and welcome diversity in our work force, as well as in our customers, our suppliers and the global marketplace.