Chemical Engineering Job at PepsiCo | R&D Digital Platforms Analyst
Looking for a Chemical Engineering Job with a globally recognized company? PepsiCo Careers has announced an exciting opportunity for the position of R&D Digital Platforms Assistant Analyst in Hyderabad. This recruitment is ideal for professionals with qualifications in Food Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, and related disciplines. Through PepsiCo Recruitment 2026, candidates can contribute to global research and development projects, specification management, and product innovation while building a successful career with a leading multinational organization.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, serving consumers across more than 200 countries and territories. Renowned for innovation, sustainability, and product excellence, PepsiCo continues to invest heavily in research and development initiatives. PepsiCo Careers provides professionals with opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with global teams, and develop expertise across food science, engineering, digital transformation, and product development functions.
- Post: R&D Digital Platforms Asst Analyst
- Location: Hyderabad, India
- Job ID: 448033
Responsibilities
- Deliver system and process training as needed. Must become proficient in Spec Systems and associated IT Applications, tools, and ways of working. Must be certified as a Spec Writer to the Global Ingredient Standard.
- Identify potential areas for process improvements and employee upskilling to make recommendations to R&D GBS Leadership for continuous improvement.
- Depending on the team structure, may act like a mentor and guide, and check the work of more junior Spec Writing Analysts.
- Leverage internal and external resources to develop new or update existing ingredient and/or packaging specifications that are clear, concise, and accurate from spec readiness to supplier commercial qualification approval.
- Learn, understand, and uphold Ingredient, Supplier, Third Party, Formula, and/or Beverage/Food Packaging Standards.
- Maintain and foster relationships with in-market R&D spec teams, other spec GBS teams, and external suppliers.
- Interact with and provide support to all disciplines to ensure complete and accurate specifications. These stakeholders could include some or all of the following: Product Development (PD), Food Safety (FS), Regulatory Affairs (RA), Quality Assurance (QA), Procurement, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA).
- Manage Supplier relationships and serve as a point of contact to gather information/data needed to build specifications; complete timely follow-ups to keep the process moving to completion.
- Collect the supplier questionnaire and manage supplier alignment on spec details.
- For certain Specifications (e.g., Foods & Beverages), initiate material testing requests and validate specification quality parameters.
- Maintain and update existing specs (on legacy systems if required) to ensure compliance with standards.
- Upload all paperwork (re. Supplier Specs) and materials qualifications into the appropriate system (Product Vision / SAP), manually if required and track workflow.
- For Packaging Specifications only: schedule and conduct Individual Component Specification (ICS) reviews, update documents, and manage supplier approval prior to internal review.
- Ensure all requests are processed, documented, and delivered within defined SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
- Assess, respond, and escalate emerging business critical issues to avoid material supply shortages, outages and production delays.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience required.
- For Packaging-specific roles: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging-related field or equivalent relevant experience required.
- Professional work experience (2-5 years) gained in the Food/Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, 1-2 years of which on Product Development or Specification Writing.
- Evidence of leadership skills when engaging with Senior Stakeholders and/or experience leading small teams.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, train, coach or mentor others in a technical capacity.
- Preference for experience in technology system conversion / implementation execution preferred.
- Ability to interpret and assess complex technical information and issues and seek alignment towards workable solutions.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to rapidly learn computer applications/programs & navigate systems.
- For Formula and Ingredient Specifications: basic understanding of Food Safety, Microbiology and Regulatory Affairs.
- Collaborative skills and strong interest in working with others across time zones; Ability to build relationships and work closely with both internal and external partners.
- Good communication skills – oral and written (e.g. communication on telephone, external and internal to PepsiCo, managing with other support group functions, etc.).
- Ability to manage time effectively across multiple priorities and projects requiring a high degree of organizational and communication skills to ensure requests are delivered in a timely manner.
- Exceptional data organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated & demonstrated ability to take initiative on projects.
- Fluent in English (HBS).
- Fluent in English and Spanish (if located in MBS).
PepsiCo Recruitment 2026 offers an outstanding opportunity for professionals seeking a Chemical Engineering Job or a career in food science and research. Through PepsiCo Careers, selected candidates will gain exposure to global R&D operations, supplier collaboration, specification management systems, and innovative product development projects. If you possess the required qualifications, technical expertise, and passion for research and development, this position can be an excellent step toward long-term career growth with a world-leading organization.
