Research & Development Industrial Placement - Packaging 2027
Core
Develop and deliver innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for PepsiCo's global brands, focusing on material reduction, recyclability, and circular economy initiatives.
Role type
Junior IC packaging R&D engineer (undergraduate placement)
Builds
Packaging prototypes, samples, and digital solutions for performance and sustainability
Domain
Consumer packaged goods + materials science
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
materials science, packaging technologies, manufacturing processes, data analysis, project management, regulatory landscape evaluation
Preferred skills
digital solutions development, cross-functional collaboration, prototyping, laboratory analysis
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Evaluate packaging materials and designs; create packaging prototypes and prepare samples; arrange and conduct packaging trials and laboratory analyses; analyze and report results to stakeholders; support projects focused on improving packaging efficiency through material reduction and circular economy initiatives.
Seniority
Junior, undergraduate placement