R&D Packaging Sr Principal Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 24, 2026.
Overview
Job Title: R&D Packaging Sr Principal EngineerEmployer: PepsiCo, Inc.Location: 7701 Legacy Drive, Plano, Collin, TX 75024
Responsibilities
- Food packaging design for multi-layer high barrier rigid containers.
- Food packaging design for multi-layer high barrier flexible pillow packages.
- Develop innovative packaging containers to be used in direct food contact applications.
- Package machine and system design for proprietary filling and sealing rigid canisters.
- Package machine and system design for conversion of proprietary flexible film-based packages.
- Conduct acceptance testing and manufacture plant validations of packaging systems and materials.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and 9 years of experience in packaging and packaging system design and development. Must have nine (9) years of experience developing, writing, and maintaining packaging material specifications. Must have eight (8) years of experience packaging design for multi-layer high barrier rigid containers and flexible film based barrier packs. Must have seven (7) years of experience identifying, analyzing, and improving existing packaging and processes to drive continuous improvement programs and competitive advantage for the business. Must have five (5) years of experience with the following: Packaging system design and development supporting the implementation of new packaging systems into a production environment; overseeing execution of Commissioning - Qualification - Validation processes during commercialization of new packaging technologies; developing project update documentation and updating Senior Management with program progress on a regular basis; identifying new technologies and assessing applicability to deliver differentiated packaging productivity, sustainability and innovation programs; and creating robust business case analysis supporting program justification and program sell in to senior leadership teams.
30% of domestic and international travel required to US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Salary: $130,728 - 176,500/ year
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