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Control Specialist - New Grad
@ PepsiCo
Cambridge, Ontario
Overview
PepsiCo is hiring a Controls Specialist for its Cambridge, Ontario facility to maintain controls and automation systems across processing, packaging and warehousing on the weekday night shift. The role supports reliability, coaches electricians, and develops controls programs and procedures. Compensation is listed as 72,500 to 78,700 on a full-time weekday night schedule of four days, 10pm to 8am.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve equipment and controls issues
- Coach and develop electricians on controls troubleshooting
- Propose and execute projects to improve equipment reliability
- Analyze production processes and develop control strategies
- Schedule and complete controls work orders on time
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in electrical, software or process engineering, graduating 2025 or 2026
- Working knowledge of industrial control systems and process automation
- Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs and Siemens S7
- Proficiency in Wonderware and FactoryTalk View HMI software
- Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs and electrical schematics
- 1-3+ years supervisory experience preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Process Engineering |
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PepsiCo
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PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. 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.
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- 700 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, New York 10577, US
- 63 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2QL, GB
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- Business categories
- Consumer Goods
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- Other recorded names
- Pepsico
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- Specialties
- manufacturing
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- gatorade
- tropicana
- quaker oats
- frito-lay
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- aquafina
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- cheetos
- and 7up
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- Reported total investment
- 4,000,018,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Purchase, New York |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | manufacturingsalesmarketingbrand managementgatoradetropicanaquaker oatsfrito-laypepsimtn dew |
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Overview
About Us: PepsiCo is a leading global food and beverage company, recognized by our broad portfolio of powerful brands including Lay's, Doritos, Tostitos, Pepsi, Aquafina, Quaker and Gatorade to name a few.
PepsiCo’s mission is to create smiles with every sip and every bite. We are committed to bringing our beloved consumer brands to market while doing good for the planet and our communities. Our people are critical to our success and by supporting their personal growth and development and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, PepsiCo Canada is a company you’ll be proud to join! With six manufacturing facilities, 50 major distribution centers and 70,000+ customers from coast to coast, we're constantly searching for committed, hardworking individuals to help build our team.
Frito-Lay Canada has an opening at the Cambridge, Ontario facility for a Controls Specialist. We are seeking an ambitious and motivated technical specialist to join our dynamic reliability team, supporting the weekday night shift. The Controls Specialist role will be responsible for maintaining the controls and automation systems throughout our processing, packaging, and warehousing operations. This role will also be responsible for developing controls competence, programs, and procedures as you work closely with the reliability, capital projects, and operations team.
Shift: Weekday Nights (4 days, 10pm-8am)
Compensation: 72,500-78,700
Responsibilities
- Support the reliability team with diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment issues
- Support, coach, and develop electricians with controls related troubleshooting efforts in the field
- Develop sustainable practices for electricians to share information and speed up troubleshooting efforts
- Propose, develop, and execute projects that will increase equipment reliability
- Analyze production processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop control strategies to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety
- Work with Project Engineering team to ensure adequate support is available for integration projects
- Ensure Controls related work orders are scheduled and completed in a timely manner
- Highlight concerns with equipment and projects to Project Engineers, Reliability team, and Technical Managers
- Drive downtime performance through collaboration with reliability and operations teams
Qualifications
- University Degree or College Diploma in Electrical/Software/Process Engineering or a related field with a graduation date of 2025 or 2026
- Working knowledge of industrial control systems, process automation, instrumentation, and maintenance processes
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality and reliable control system solutions
- Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC’s and Siemens S7
- Proficiency in Aveva Wonderware and Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View HMI Software
- Solid understanding of motor control and VFD operations
- Understanding of Industrial Ethernet networks
- Understanding of server and network infrastructure to support IT/OT network and server room operations
- 1-3 + years’ Supervisory experience preferred
- Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Experience in Coaching and Monitoring Performance of Others – Take Others With You
- Able to Instruct and Teach Others
- Skills in Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work
- Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Capabilities
- Knowledge of General Regulatory & Safety Processes and Procedures
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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