Overview The Controls and Automation Engineer provides leadership, operational support, and project support to the plant’s Maintenance & Engineering teams. This position is responsible for designing, programming, repairing, and maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, automation devices, controls components, and overall electrical equipment used within PepsiCo facilities. This position also provides support to improve productivity and operating performance in the critical areas of health and safety, quality, production, cost, service, employee engagement, and other people/leadership objectives through the use of continuous improvement methodologies. This role and person should be recognized and accessed by the people in the plant as the key resource expert in the area. The role also provides a technical point of contact for the site to coach and develop technicians and lead the site’s controls agenda. The controls lead is an active member of the Engineering and Maintenance management team.

What you can expect from us

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs

A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work

Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals

A supportive team that will encourage your qualified growth and development

Total Compensation: $75,300 - $122,760

Responsibilities

Apply reliability expertise to stabilize and improve the operation, driving variation down and seeking improved TE through capital, procedural, and operational improvements

Perform preventative maintenance, program, troubleshoot, and perform repairs on PLC systems, automation devices, controls components, and overall electrical equipment

Diagnose equipment malfunctions and make more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed; may perform preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer’s specifications

Manage major OHs on substations, line upgrades, etc.

Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist teams to solve operational issues; motivate team members across all departments to achieve plant and PBNA goals





Ensure controls related work orders are scheduled and completed in a timely manner

Perform breakdown analysis on electrical failures

Plan, schedule, and execute projects, ensuring timely completion with minimal production disruption; assist in the development, installation and commissioning of OPEX and Capital Projects

Support development of annual operating plan, yield improvement plans, and fixed budgets

Assist in plant initiatives and direct line supervision as needed

Required to work off‑shift and weekends as needed to support projects and regular operations

Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned work

Work independently under limited supervision (self‑management)

Understand and support maintenance, repair and improvement of thermal processing equipment including heat exchangers, heat recovery systems and CIP systems

Own and manage various OT software and plant data systems such as ZPI, MARS, Colos, ThinManager, WonderWare, Aveva, etc.

Lead, manage, coach and train others electricians on automation, electric, and controls equipment; create and implement controls related training for the site

Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills through leading meetings, facilitating meetings, and preparing and administering written plant communications

Develop yourself and your team to solve and manage day‑to‑day operational issues and reach short‑term and long‑term performance and career goals

Manage PLC log‑book and ensure all 309A electricians follow process; ensure RCAs are completed on any PLC changes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or a similar field—technical background preferred





Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance group troubleshooting field control issues with strong demonstrated competency

Lean Six Sigma experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of major continuous improvement projects

Industrial utility systems knowledge a plus

Strong working knowledge of controls and electrical engineering/maintenance processes

Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC5, 500 and Control Logix

Solid understanding of motor control and VFD operations

Experience with category III and IV safety circuits

Experience with different communication protocols: DH+, Ethernet, Profibus, DeviceNET

Proficiency in Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, RSView software

Solid understanding of servers and databases to support IT/Server Room

Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications

Must be self‑motivated, results and action oriented

Ability to make independent and sound decisions

Ability to conduct assessments and audits and evaluate to measure progress

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to give and receive constructive feedback

Ability to lead a team‑based approach to decision making

Demonstrated ability to work in a results‑oriented, challenging environment

Strong leadership with ability to get results through mentoring others

Off‑shift or weekend shift support may be required

Why work at PepsiCo 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. Join us. Dare for Better.

Additional Information

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI‑based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Senior Controls Engineer (Mississauga)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 Mississauga