Electrical Maintenance Technician – Packaging and Process Systems

Power the lines behind iconic brands

At Quaker Oats, a division of PepsiCo, we rely on skilled electrical professionals to keep our Cedar Rapids Plant performing at its best. As an Electrical Maintenance Technician for packaging and process systems, you’ll safeguard uptime, anticipate failures, and elevate the reliability of advanced automation.

Your impact

• Own installation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of electrical control systems for high‑throughput manufacturing.
• Lead troubleshooting on Allen‑Bradley hardware and PLCs via Logix 5000, SLC 500, PLC‑5, and complementary Rockwell Software tools.
• Optimize and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo motion, metal detectors, weighing systems, temperature control, feeding and extrusion equipment, material transport, and mixing assets.
• Maintain 120/208V and 277/480V systems; support work on 13,800V distribution.
• Apply disciplined root cause analysis to eliminate chronic downtime.
  
  

What we’re looking for

• Team‑oriented communicator who collaborates effectively across operations and maintenance.
• Track record of troubleshooting complex machinery and preventing recurrence.
• Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance or 5 years of related experience (required).
• Strict knowledge of LOTO and safe work practices (required).
• Strong background with Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley PLCs and HMIs (preferred).
• Experience with TPM principles (nice to have).
  
  

Work schedule

Capability to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and support a 12‑hour alternating schedule.

Core proficiencies

• Electrical schematics interpretation
• Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Electrical/electronic systems repair
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) environments
  
  

Benefits that back your craft

• Up to 6 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 paid holidays
• Competitive benefits package
• PepsiCo Retirement Contribution and 401K Match
  
  

Be part of a community of 2,500 Quaker associates dedicated to making the snacks people love. Bring your expertise and build what’s next.

Equal Opportunity

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