Key skills
AssemblyMentoring
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.
Automation Tech III
The primary responsibility of their role is to provide support for automation build, start-up, test, deployment, and repair. To execute assignments of medium to high complexity in a self-directed fashion (with little direct oversight), and to assist other team members with more complex tasks.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role are to:
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Support and carry out build, start-up, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and repair of automated systems
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Install, sets-up, troubleshoots, tests, and repairs new equipment including custom prototypes where documentation may be limited and interpretation, initiative, and research may be required.
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Assemble and commission complex custom machinery per engineering design documentation.
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Carry out tasks to ensure all objectives including safety, technical correctness, maintainability, operability and documentation are met
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Interface with various engineering disciplines, customers, and vendors/suppliers
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Train operations, maintenance, and other personnel as required
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Participate in check-out, commissioning, testing, start up, and field support
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Contribute to modification of existing procedures, standards and practices to stay current with technology and assist with the implementation of improved methods.
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Identify safety risks. Participate in safety reviews and understand safety strategies including interlocks, alarms, procedures, safety systems, etc.
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Provide direction and mentoring to other technicians in the execution of tasks as appropriate
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Perform complex system start-up, troubleshooting and repairs in remote environments where assistance, tools, and parts are limited.
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Troubleshoot with end-users to advise repairs in-person and via phone, email, etc.
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Provide edits ("red lines") and feedback to engineering staff per build/repair procedures and operational experience.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required:
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Education, training, or experience in electrical, mechanical, agricultural, computer/information, or industrial technologies or a related field with strong interest in automation
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Significant experience in one or more of: automation, systems testing, automation support, field service, complex equipment repairs, etc.
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Working knowledge of safety systems, proper assembly and startup procedures, automation validation procedures, quality assurance techniques, and automated system integration
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Strong relevant computer hardware and software skills
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Familiarity with relevant national and international standards in area of expertise
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Significant understanding of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems; corresponding proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing such systems
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Significant ability to read, comprehend, and build from schematics and drawings
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Demonstrated experience with automated controls systems, wiring, mechanical assembly, etc.
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Some experience in providing field support and/or participating in check out, commissioning, and start-up of automated systems
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Systematic approach to problem definition and solution development
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Ability to work as a member of cross-functional teams and to participate in multiple projects simultaneously
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Good organizational and interpersonal skills to interact with wide range of colleagues
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Good verbal and written skills in order to communicate with and obtain alignment with team members
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Business-proficiency of oral and written English language
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Ability and interest in hands-on troubleshooting, testing, adjusting, and maintaining automated systems
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Experience with hand, power, and some machine shop tools
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Ability to adjust, disassemble, repair, and reassemble complex equipment and machinery
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Willingness and availability to travel depending on project or business needs
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General understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements and responsibilities
Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately $72k-108k. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive program (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least 4/22/26.
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
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