Senior Electromechanical Maintenance Technician (PLC / Industrial Systems)

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Join our experienced maintenance team in a full-time role keeping complex production equipment running safely and reliably. You will diagnose, repair, and improve industrial systems across our facility, bringing deep expertise in electromechanical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

A Day in the Life

• Start with a review of work orders and preventive maintenance (PM) plans using our work order tracking system.
• Tackle urgent calls to restore production, applying strong troubleshooting on AC / DC electrical systems and 480V 3‑phase motors.
• Repair and install pneumatic and hydraulic systems, control valves, and both centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Read schematics, interpret ladder logic, and apply PLC knowledge to resolve faults and optimize uptime.
• Use electrical test equipment including a Volt‑Ohm meter, amp meter, and oscilloscope to isolate issues.
• Fabricate and repair components with lathes, mills, and arc / Heliarc® welding when needed.
• Mentor entry-level mechanics and collaborate to complete in‑progress repairs.
• Inspect equipment, build short‑ and long‑term repair lists, and execute corrective actions to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability.

What You'll Work On

Tools & Technologies

Hiring Process Note

Before the in‑person interview, you will be asked to complete a hands‑on electrical skills test.

If you are earlier in your career, consider applying to one of our entry‑level maintenance roles that better fits your current experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

What Success Looks Like

Work Environment & Schedule

Work varies by day and location assignment; hours can vary. Our manufacturing facilities are large and can be loud. Warehouse temperature control is limited, and indoor conditions are impacted by seasons and weather.

Career & Benefits

Begin your journey at Frito‑Lay with pathways into PepsiCo. We set competitive standards for pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with a 401(k) company contribution, paid vacation, and more.

Preferred Proficiencies

There Will Be Challenges

Downtime happens, and the pace picks up when it does. Our team leans into pressure because the rewards are worth it.

Equal Opportunity & Legal Notices

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

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.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.