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About this role
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
Systems Reliability Engineer - 2nd Shift (On-Site Ankeny, IA)
Systems Reliability Engineer – 2nd Shift (1pm -12am, Monday Through Thursday) On-Site, Ankeny, Iowa
The Systems Reliability Engineer ensures the highest level of availability, performance, and quality of all equipment in the laboratory environment; you assess equipment specifications in the context of how they are used and derive and implement appropriate maintenance strategies to achieve optimum equipment effectiveness; in this 2nd shift Systems Reliability Engineer role, you focus on ensuring the consistent performance and reliability of complex laboratory systems and automation equipment, analyzing data to identify potential failures, implementing reliability‑centered maintenance strategies, and developing improvement plans to enhance operational uptime; you collaborate with cross‑functional teams to establish metrics, conduct root cause analysis, and integrate best practices that promote long‑term reliability, safety, and efficiency.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role, Systems Reliability Engineer – 2nd Shift (1pm to 12am Monday through Thursday,) On-Site in Ankeny, Iowa are to:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair laboratory equipment and integrated automation systems to restore performance and minimize downtime;
- Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document and track work orders, record labor hours and parts, and maintain accurate asset records in the database;
- Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance in line with performance targets, regularly reviewing, modifying, and creating maintenance procedures based on industry best practices;
- Develop, document, and perform internal quality repair testing procedures, validating equipment performance according to industry standards after maintenance, relocation, deployment, or installation;
- Act as a liaison between equipment vendors and end‑users, translating technical specifications and problem descriptions to facilitate advanced repairs and effective issue resolution;
- Provide appropriate maintenance training to end‑users to enable autonomous maintenance and basic machine operation, supporting a culture of shared equipment ownership;
- Utilize structured root cause analysis to identify and implement initiatives that improve equipment reliability and coordinate and contribute to continuous improvement efforts with multidisciplinary teams to enhance production and laboratory processes.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
- BS and 4+ years of relevant work experience, or associate degree or equivalent technical training and 6+ years of relevant work experience, or 12+ years of relevant or related experience in Biology, Engineering, Mechanical Systems, Electronics, or Robotics;
- Experience in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and repair of integrated laboratory automation systems (for example plate sealers, centrifuges, automated storage, and labware handling devices);
- Advanced troubleshooting skills, including structured Root Cause Analysis methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree), with the ability to diagnose failures across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software systems;
- Experience with laboratory robotics, including SCARA and multi‑axis robotic arms, and machine motion systems such as mechanical, pneumatic, and linear motion;
- Experience with automated liquid handling platforms (including pipetting robots, non‑contact dispensers, and flow‑through systems);
- Basic proficiency with CAD to review mechanical designs or create minor modifications;
- Knowledge of CMMS systems, including work orders, preventive/predictive maintenance, spare parts management, and asset lifecycle practices;
- Experience working collaboratively with laboratory engineering, maintenance, production teams, and external automation vendors;
- Ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast‑paced automated laboratory environment;
- Experience training operators in basic machine operation and autonomous maintenance practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of electrical and controls systems, including sensors, actuators, industrial control architectures (PLC or embedded controllers), safety systems, and I/O;
- Experience with fluorescence/absorbance microplate readers;
- Experience with multi‑threaded automation scheduling/orchestration software and automated system integration concepts, including networked instrumentation and device communication protocols;
- Basic scripting experience (for example JavaScript, Python, C#, or PowerShell);
- Familiarity with TPM, LEAN, continuous improvement methodologies, and reliability‑focused problem solving.
Posting is available until May 1, 2026
Position located in Ankeny, Iowa
Domestic Relocation may be eligible for this role.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $69,520.00 - $104,280.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
YOUR APPLICATIONBayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.