Overview The Controls Specialist Coordinator provides leadership and project support to the plant’s Engineering and Maintenance team. This position is responsible for designing, programming, repairing, and maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) systems 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 using 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. Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance, program and perform repairs on PLC systems Perform preventative maintenance or repairs on more advanced production equipment as needed Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed Perform breakdown analysis and oversee or perform general housekeeping Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications Upgrade production lines with new/upgraded equipment/technology Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned line Enforce GMP, safety, and audit standards May mentor and provide support to less experienced technicians Work independently under limited supervision (self-management) Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed This position requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals. The position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling The position may require weekend and/or holiday work Compensation & Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $50,600 - $75,950. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Qualifications 18 years or older High School Diploma or GED Pass the drug test Pass the background check Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays). Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting) Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.). Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.). Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs). Experience with schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays). Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.). EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement