Maintenance Automation Engineer

Overview We Are PepsiCo PepsiCo is a leading name in North Africa’s food and beverage industry, where our products are enjoyed by consumers daily across the region. We offer a robust portfolio of beloved brands like PEPSI, SEVEN-UP, DORITOS, CHEETOS and CHIPSY, designed to cater to the tastes and preferences of consumers. With a focus on local sourcing, production, and distribution, PepsiCo provides essential support to local economies and partners closely with communities throughout the region.

Guiding Vision and Regional Impact PepsiCo’s vision aligns with our global goal to be the Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). This strategic transformation is committed to sustainable growth by putting people and the planet at the heart of our operations. In North Africa, this includes initiatives in responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and water conservation. Our regional programs empower local talent, boost employment, and provide support for local agriculture, particularly through partnerships with farmers and suppliers.

Empowering Our People and Communities Our dynamic teams drive the PepsiCo culture in North Africa, embracing diversity and collaboration to solve local challenges and create innovative products. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, one where every individual feels valued and empowered to be themselves. This commitment extends beyond our employees to positively impact the communities we serve, striving for shared growth and a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment PepsiCo stands firmly behind our global commitment to diversity, equality, and human rights. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a fair and welcoming workplace for all, regardless of age, gender, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. Our dedication to inclusion strengthens our workforce and helps drive our business forward, enriching both PepsiCo and the communities in North Africa.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and migrate PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network systems.
• Troubleshoot automation and control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Develop, modify, and optimize control logic and automation programs.
• Manage integration between production equipment and information systems.
• Monitor system performance and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure cybersecurity and compliance for industrial control systems.
• Lead or support automation projects, upgrades, and new equipment installations.
• Maintain system documentation, backups, and change management records.
• Provide technical training and support to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain IDC server, including OT Network
• Review, enhance and ensure proper execution of Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Responsible for Reporting & analysis all Electrical maintenance performance data to support decision-making and improve asset reliability
• Responsible for applying PepsiCo Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) standards in all Electrical Maintenance activities done by his team to achieve zero safety incidents.
• Responsible for doing required Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for electrical breakdown to ensure proper corrective and preventive actions to avoid repetition.
• Ensure of applying PepsiCo electrical Engineering standard as per last version.
• Study the electrical related KAIZENs and ensure implementation of approved ones.
• Ensure implementation of (PeMM) PepsiCo Maintenance Methodology standards to achieve external PeMM assessment score targets.
• Manage and control his team overtime and annual leaves according to the work needs.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree (Electrical or Automation Engineering majors)
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience in the same field.
• PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, Serialetc.)
• Strong in English - written and spoken.
• Computer & Microsoft Office programs proficiency (Excel-Word-PowerPoint SAP is extra)
• Communication & Leadership Skills.