Open Positions with Frito-Lay

Frito-Lay R&D currently has several open position that they are seeking to fill within the June-August time frame. The roles are available within the R&D organization in Dallas in the corporate offices of Frito-Lay, and the job descriptions are as follows:

This position could range from an R&D Engineer to Associate Principal Engineer depending on experience.
•    Lead technical assignments for the Frito-Lay team in the areas of new product development, process development, product/process improvement.
•    Lead the identification, assessment, validation and commercialization of new technologies.
•    Utilize scientific methods to develop knowledge that creates business opportunities that support the company strategic market objectives.
•    Provide technical and business risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development.
•    Design and execute experiments, and analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process issues.
•    Leverage external and internal experts for key analytical and sensory research.
•    Participate as an active member of cross-functional business development teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering and other groups.

Qualifications:
•    BS Chemical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
•    2+ years Experience - Research and/or Industry.
•    Experience in a wide range of food product and process development and commercialization preferred.
•    High level understanding of product formulation and development, ingredient technology, food processing, food safety, process control and quality management.
•    Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work with various personalities and work styles, and good influence management skills.
•    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.
•    Strong communication skills (oral and written).
•    Must be willing and able to travel 25% of the time.

For further information, please contact:
Enrique Michel
Frito-Lay R&D, Principal Engineer
7701 Legacy dr. Plano, TX 75024
Enrique.Michel@PepsiCo.com