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2024 Summer Intern: R&D

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PepsiCo

Oct 6

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
  • Chicago, +1

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an Engineering, Food Science, Agriculture, or related degree
  • Must graduate with bachelor's or master's degree within one (1) year of internship completion
  • Eligible to work in United States without work authorization sponsorship
  • 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
  • Ability and interest to work in laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments
  • Familiarity with data science preferred
  • Proven ability to manage multiple assignments/ tasks
  • Effective communication skills (oral and written)
  • Willingness to travel
  • Actual working location will be determined at point of offer: Barrington, Plano, Valhalla
  • Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to:
  • Bachelor’s or master/PhD level degree: Candidates should be completing at least their first year of studies
  • This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

  • As a R&D Engineer (product or process engineer), you will collaborate with cross functional teams comprising technical experts within the R&D function, as well as business unit leaders to design, execute, and launch new innovative products across PepsiCo’s portfolio. You will play a critical role in the innovation lifecycle by providing your insight and technical expertise from ideation through product launch.
  • As an R&D Food Scientist, you will participate in the product development process including new idea generation, prototype development, and product optimization and production start-up across a diverse portfolio of beverage and snack product categories.
  • As a R&D Global Functions Specialist, you will participate in providing the framework surrounding these four pillars: Compliance, R&D Data and Systems, and Technology Ventures and Global PMO. Within those pillars you could work within the foll

PepsiCo

What makes you unique, makes us better.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1965
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet.

Benefits

  • Well-being

    We offer programs for you and your family to help you reach your personal physical, emotional and financial well-being goals.

  • Retirement Benefits

    Our savings and retirement benefits are designed to help you reach your future retirement goals.

  • Health and Insurance Benefits

    We’re committed to helping you and your family live a healthy lifestyle. Our medical options provide access to quality, affordable health care.