Engineering Graduate

Overview

Applications are invited for the 24-month fixed term position of an Engineering Graduate in the PepsiCo Ireland Engineering Graduate program.

The program provides an Engineering graduate with first-hand practical experience in supporting all aspects of an exciting business, working across global Engineering teams and with exposure to best-in-class technology, applications and systems.

This program will start in September 2025 and will be based in Cork, Ireland.

The Engineering Graduate role will be challenging and diverse. It will give the successful candidate exposure and experience across various engineering and project management disciplines, as well as opportunities for interaction with Operations, suppliers, end-users and other third-party bodies. There will be opportunities to contribute and make a valued impact within the wider PepsiCo community also, through involvement in global programs and initiatives. Graduate development and mentoring will be key focus areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead/Support the end to end execution of Engineering Projects (including business case development, understanding user requirements/scope, communications with key stakeholders, change management, considering safety, quality and risk)
• Support the plants in the achievement of their KPIs through support of the productivity program
• Understanding and supporting the development of Engineering and procurement standards, including technical and commercial aspects of projects
• Building supplier relationships with key vendors, and understanding the role they play in the delivery of our Capital agenda
• Understanding and implementing Change Management and its importance to the success of the project
• Building an understanding of how to manage Change in a project, and the implications it brings to scope, budget and schedule
• Learn and leverage the best practices from PepsiCo divisions as well as from other industries to support the delivery of best-in-class plant and equipment design, project implementation and construction management
• Participate in Global Engineering Team meetings, share and leverage best practices from other PGCS sites
• Learn and leverage latest cutting edge technologies in key areas of the business
• Learn how to present to and communicate with PGCS senior management for Capex Approvals & Project Updates
• Learn to implement sustainable engineering practices, ensuring sustainability in plant design and operation
• Interface and communication with the plant operations teams, to ensure seamless handover of projects
• Build capability and develop subject matter expertise in key areas

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Automation, Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn and to actively contribute and add value in the following areas:
  • PepsiCo Engineering standards
  • Project concept development
  • Business case and capital approval
  • Design, Procurement and Installation
  • Construction, Commissioning and Validation
  • Environmental, health and safety management
  • Contractor and Construction Management
  • PepsiCo Quality, Regulatory, and Operational requirements
  • Generation of project documentation
  • Change management
  • Project risk management
  • Lean Six Sigma Projects
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work at all levels in an international organization, both individually and as part of a multi-functional team
• Excellent organisational, problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent IT skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Results oriented and commitment to achieving personal and project objectives
• Self-starter

Who We are:

• We are a Manufacturing Unit in PepsiCo, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi.
• We are a global organization offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT.
• We are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world.

At PepsiCo, opportunity is for everyone.

• Recognised as a Great Place to Work in Ireland, PepsiCo fosters a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with acceptance and respect for all employees.
• ‘A space to be you’ is our initiative that creates a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice.
• PepsiCo is a supportive work environment that provides a sense of community for employees. We work with our employees to ensure they have reasonable accommodations they need to be at their best.
• pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is a core strategy of PepsiCo, placing sustainability at the centre of our business to have a positive impact on the planet and people.