2026 Summer Intern - Frito-Lay HQ Engineering - Undergrad

Overview

2026 Summer Intern - Frito-Lay HQ Engineering - Undergrad

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, we're 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, you're invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products-which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone's invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you're from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you'll have the opportunity 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 :

The goal of Frito Lay's internship program is to provide students with the opportunity to leverage their academic understanding in a real-world, business-driven environment. During this internship experience, you will have exposure to a variety of components of the Frito Lay Engineering organization. At the end of the summer, our interns report out to the Leadership Team on the key business points learned from the internship experience. The position requires a self-directed, motivated individual prepared for a fast-paced environment. Working as an intern with Frito-Lay will provide you with guidance for future management skills and the opportunity to execute key leadership decisions. This internship will last approximately 10 weeks.

What you can expect :

Engineering Program - Frito Lay Plano, TX HQ On-Site Intern Position

• The HQ Engineering Internship will involve one (1), and up to three (3), project(s) driven by the Business-based needs for that calendar year. Projects requirements and deliverables are time-bound within the internship and provide a clear start / stop scope of work that may be a single project or a portion of a larger project.
• The project(s) can be in single or multiple phases of our project management life cycle : Initiating / Planning / Execution / Monitoring / Closing.
• Our Engineering Department is very collaborative internally and externally with a drive for technical curiosity, problem solving, engineering skillset, and project management (scope, budget, timing & risks).
• Gain understanding and network with our cross-functional supply chain functions & disciplines.
• Receive opportunities to build affiliation with associate peers and interact with Directors, Sr. Directors, Vice Presidents and Sr. Vice Presidents.
• Assist in the analysis of Engineering and Operations performance metrics, tools & processes.
• Time management skills and ability to multi-task are essential during the internship.
• Gain valuable insights between Processing, Packaging, Warehouse, Automation, Controls & Information, along with exposure to Capacity, Innovation, Productivity, Sustainability, Facilities, Infrastructure and National Rollout teams.
• Active engagement and support of all our Summer Internship activities developed by the Intern Council will ensure the most rewarding experiences.

Qualifications

What we're looking for :

Minimum Qualifications -

The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2026 campus intern openings is $21.60 - $33.20 hourly

EEO Statement

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