Sodastream: Mechanical & Validation Engineer

Overview (English)

At Sodastream, part of PepsiCo, we’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Systems & Validation Engineer to drive mechanical and system-level engineering activities within our multidisciplinary R&D team. In this role, you will combine mechanical and systems engineering with product verification and validation, taking ownership of complex engineering challenges throughout the product development lifecycle. You will investigate failures, define and execute validation approaches, and translate technical findings into practical engineering solutions and product improvements. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and external laboratories in a physical-product and industrial environment.  #LI-Hybrid 

 

Responsibilities (English)

• Lead mechanical and system-level engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through verification and validation.
• Translate product requirements, technical risks, and potential failure modes into engineering tests and validation plans.
• Define and execute verification and validation activities, including test methods, setups, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and failure analysis, identify failure mechanisms, and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Analyze mechanical and system performance across areas such as materials, tolerances, pressure, sealing, fatigue, and environmental conditions.
• Evaluate product reliability, manufacturability, robustness, and system interfaces, and recommend design improvements based on test results and engineering analysis.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA, risk assessments, and requirements management activities.
• Design and develop test fixtures, measurement methods, and testing setups as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and external laboratories

 

Qualifications (English)

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 5 + years of experience in multidisciplinary product development within a physical-product or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and demonstrated hands-on engineering capabilities.
• Experience in product verification and validation (V&V), testing, failure analysis, and root cause investigation.
• Ability to independently define testing requirements, methodologies, and acceptance criteria, with hands-on experience working with prototypes, test equipment, instrumentation, and laboratory setups.
• Familiarity with CAD and engineering analysis tools, with SolidWorks preferred, and experience preparing and reviewing engineering drawings according to ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to independently lead engineering investigations and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with electromechanical, fluidic, pressure-based, or consumer products is an advantage.
• Experience with reliability testing, DOE, DFMEA, requirements management, test fixtures, or measurement systems is an advantage

About us

Sodastream is on a mission to revolutionize the beverage industry by reducing single-use plastic and empowering consumers to make more sustainable choices. As part of PepsiCo, we bring together innovation, creativity, and collaboration to shape smarter beverage experiences across dozens of markets worldwide.