About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a global portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Lay's, and Frito-Lay. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality products while fostering sustainable practices. In Russia, PepsiCo's Frito Lay Manufacturing plant in Lebedyan plays a pivotal role in producing beloved snack brands, leveraging cutting-edge technology to meet consumer demands efficiently.

Role Overview

As a Control Systems Engineer at PepsiCo's Lebedyan Plant, you will be at the heart of maintaining and optimizing automated production lines. This full-time position demands technical expertise in industrial automation, ensuring equipment runs smoothly to support PepsiCo's commitment to reliable manufacturing. Based at ul. Matrosova, d.7 in Lebedyan, Russia, you'll work a rotating shift schedule designed for work-life balance while contributing to food safety and efficiency standards.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will involve hands-on technical work to keep production humming. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the uninterrupted operation of process equipment across the plant.
• Performing setup, repair, regulation, and maintenance of complex electrical circuits in automatic lines, electrical apparatus, instruments, communication lines, and structured computer networks.
• Conducting scheduled and preventive maintenance works to minimize downtime.
• Analyzing root causes of equipment failures and developing corrective action plans.
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Upholding strict compliance with occupational health, food safety regulations, sanitary norms, and supporting LEAN manufacturing standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates should bring a strong technical foundation and practical experience. Required qualifications include:

• Higher or secondary technical education in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of cumulative experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in food production.
• Deep understanding of automation processes, with proven knowledge in servicing industrial electronics, instrumentation (KIPiA), and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and technical documentation, plus hands-on experience with electro-measuring instruments.
• Group 2 electrical safety certification for work on installations up to 1000V is a significant advantage.

These skills ensure you can handle the demands of a high-volume manufacturing environment like PepsiCo's Lebedyan facility.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to Russian standards:

• Official employment with full compliance to the Russian Labor Code (TK RF).
• Stable competitive salary, with annual increases based on performance; final offer discussed during interview.
• Rotating shift schedule: 2 day shifts (8 AM-8 PM), 1 day off, 2 night shifts (8 PM-8 AM), 3 days off.
• Company-paid medical book, comprehensive DMS health insurance, and life insurance.
• Corporate transport from nearby areas including Lipetsk, Dankov, Lev Tolstoy, and Krasnoe.
• New Year's gifts, children's holiday events, and partner corporate discounts.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your future through its Corporate University, offering access to foreign language courses, a digital library, personal growth trainings, professional courses, and IT development programs. This role provides clear pathways for professional and career advancement within PepsiCo's global network, from plant engineering to leadership positions in manufacturing operations.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo at the Lebedyan Plant means becoming part of a dynamic team in Russia's food and beverage sector. You'll work with state-of-the-art automation systems, contribute to sustainable production, and enjoy perks that support your well-being and growth. With PepsiCo's emphasis on innovation, safety, and employee development, this Control Systems Engineer position offers stability, challenge, and opportunity in Lipetsk Oblast.

Role FAQs

What is the work schedule?

The schedule is shift-based: 2 day shifts, 1 day off, 2 night shifts, 3 days off, with 12-hour shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM or 8 PM to 8 AM.

Is prior food production experience required?

Preferred but not mandatory; 3+ years in relevant technical maintenance is essential.

What salary can I expect?

Salary is competitive and stable, with annual raises; exact figures provided to finalists post-interview. Estimates range from $65,000 to $95,000 USD equivalent annually, based on sector rates.

Are there relocation or transport options?

Corporate shuttle service available from Lipetsk, Dankov, Lev Tolstoy, and Krasnoe areas.

How does PepsiCo support professional development?

Through the Corporate University with trainings, languages, IT courses, and more.