YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Automation Engineer II, Breeding, are to: 

• Support all phases of automation projects including concept development, basic engineering, prototyping, detailed engineering and design, procurement, construction, start-up, testing, deployment and sustainment of automated systems;
• Follow Bayer and industry best practices;
• Carry out engineering tasks to ensure all project objectives including safety, technical correctness, budget, constructability, schedule, maintainability and operability are met;
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, customers and vendors/suppliers to contribute to the successful execution of projects;
• Prepare specifications, drawings, bills of materials, test procedures and another project documentation;
• Execute check-out, commissioning, testing, start up and field support;
• Comment on existing and modify procedures, standards and practices to stay current with technology and implement improved methods;
• Identify risks and design for safety. Participate in safety reviews and document safety strategies including interlocks, alarms, procedures, safety systems, etc.;
• Adhere to company procedures for intellectual property documentation and protection.

Domestic relocation assistance as well as visa sponsorship is available.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science with at least two years of relevant work experience or Master of Science or Ph.D. with relevant engineering field;
• Professional registration and/or certification as appropriate;
• Degree in engineering or science such as Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Agricultural, Computer, Computer Science, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, Industrial, Information Systems or related field with strong interest in automation;
• Experience in one or more of: automation design, machine design, test engineering, agricultural engineering, automation support, project engineering or equivalent experience;
• General familiarity (where applicable) of safety systems, design documentation standards, automation validation, quality assurance and automated system integration;
• Demonstrated computer hardware and software skills;
• Knowledge of relevant national and international standards in area of expertise;
• Knowledge of project control skills including project planning, scheduling, cost control and requirements development;
• Systematic approach to problem definition and solution development;
• Ability to work as a member of cross-functional teams and to participate in multiple projects simultaneously;
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills to deal with people at different levels of management, engineering, suppliers and internal customers;
• Good verbal and written skills in order to communicate with and obtain cooperation from team members;
• Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical documents required for project execution;
• Business-proficiency of oral and written English language;
• Willingness and availability to travel depending on project or business needs;
• General understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements and responsibilities.