2026 Summer Intern: RandD (Undergrad and Grad) - 392013

PEPSICO INC • Plano, TX • 20h ago

Job Description Overview

Job Title: 2026 Summer Intern: RandD (Research and Development) Intern

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 leaders on the frontline, were 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, youre invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these productswhich are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyones invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where youre from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, youll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact.

Join us. Dare for Better.

Responsibilities

Functional Description: At PepsiCo we place RandD Full- Time hires primarily in the two headquarters locations: Plano, TX; Purchase/Valhalla, NY (New York). In some cases, Full-Time hires will be placed in satellite locations. Location preferences will be discussed in the interview process.

As a RandD Engineer (product or process engineer), you will collaborate with cross functional teams comprising technical experts within the RandD function, as well as business unit leaders to design, execute, and launch new innovative products across PepsiCos portfolio. You will play a critical role in the innovation lifecycle by providing your insight and technical expertise from ideation through product launch.

As an RandD Food Scientist, you will participate in the product development process including new idea generation, proto@type development, and product optimization and production start-up across a diverse portfolio of beverage and snack product categories.

As a RandD Global Functions Specialist, you will participate in providing the framework surrounding these four pillars: Compliance, RandD Data and Systems, and Technology Ventures and Global PMO. Within those pillars you could work within the following teams: Quality, Sensory, Food Safety, Data Intelligence and Management Analytics, External Innovation, Scientific Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Product Crisis and Incident Management, Supplier Quality Assurance, Nutrition Science, or Microbiology. Qualifications

What we are looking for:

Currently pursuing an Engineering, Food Science, Agriculture, or related degree

Must graduate with bachelor's or master's degree within one (1) year of internship completion

Eligible to work in United States without work authorization sponsorship

Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and objectives

Proven ability to make significant technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources

Demonstrated understanding of how to incorporate business needs into technical decisions

Ability and interest to work in laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments

Familiarity with data science preferred

Proven ability to manage multiple assignments/ tasks

Effective communication skills (oral and written)

Willingness to travel

Actual working location will be determined at point of offer: Plano or Valhalla

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors or master Candidates should be completing at least their first year of studies. Must graduate Dec 2026 or May 2027

This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2026 campus intern openings is $21.60 - $55.40 hourly

Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions.

Hourly pay for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable.

We love to our interns to full time opportunities! Our full-time positions have a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

EEO Statement 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.

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

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

Similar Jobs

Housekeeping Room Attendant | Full Time

Omni Hotels • Frisco, TX • 7min ago

Retail & Hospitality

Location THE MODERN HOME OF AMERICAN GOLF Discover The Modern Home of Golf at our Frisco resort & spa. At the heart of modern golf culture, Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa delights from tee time to cocktail hour. St...

7min ago

Go to Apply

Sales and Leasing Consultant

Hendrick Automotive Company • Frisco, TX • 1h ago

Management & Administrative

Hendrick Volkswagen Frisco Location: 5010 State Highway 121, Frisco, Texas 75034 Summary: As a Sales and Leasing Consultant you will be responsible for selling new or used vehicles at a profit to the dealership, while en...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service - Self Storage Manager

Public Storage • Frisco, TX • 1h ago

Management & Administrative

Company Description Public Storage is the self-storage industry leader and we are Hiring Now! Earn $15.00 Per Hour Our Benefits Total Rewards package available to our team: We work Flexible and Full-Time Schedules betwee...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Retail Merchandiser - Electronics

Acosta Group • Allen, TX • 4h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Retail Merchandiser - Electronics General Information Company: PRE-US Location: ALLEN, Texas, 75002 Ref #: 27585 Function: Merchandising Employment Duration: Full-time Description and Requirements As a Retail Merchandise...

4h ago

Go to Apply

RETAIL SUPERVISOR

Acosta Group • The Colony, TX • 4h ago

Retail & Hospitality

RETAIL SUPERVISOR General Information Company: CRO-US Location: THE COLONY, Texas, 75056 Ref #: 90014 Function: Field Management Employment Duration: Full-time Description and Requirements Manager Premium is an Equal Opp...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Retail Merchandiser

Acosta Group • Carrollton, TX • 4h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Retail Merchandiser General Information Company: CRO-US Location: CARROLLTON, Texas, 75006 Ref #: 99834 Function: Merchandising Employment Duration: Part-time Description and Requirements CROSSMARK is seeking an energeti...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Retail Sales Consultant

AT&T • Addison, TX • 4h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Job Description: It's time to take your sales career to the next level. Every day you'll be at the center of it all. Your goal? Create meaningful connections with every customer, with your personalized sales expertise. M...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Manufacturing - Production Tech

National Vision • Plano, TX • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,100 stores. We operate four retail brands: America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Opticals insi...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineer

RTX Corporation • McKinney, TX • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

Date Posted: 2025-08-27 Country: United States of America Location: TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigratio...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Manufacturing Warehouse - Production Tech (evening shift)

National Vision • Plano, TX • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

5h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.