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.
Process Engineer II - Formulations North
Process Engineer II - Formulations North (Muscatine, IA)
As Process Engineer II at Bayer, we are visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is a real possibility. We achieve this with energy, curiosity, and dedication, always learning from the unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities, and redefining ‘impossible’. If you are eager to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, Bayer is your choice.
What You Will Do
Our Process Engineers provide day-to-day tactical direction, apply technical skills, maintain operations, and resolve routine issues. They ensure safe, efficient, productive, and environmentally sound manufacture of active ingredients and finished formulations.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role, Process Engineer II – Formulations North, are to:
- Assist plant management and operations personnel daily in evaluating and achieving plant performance goals related to safety, quality, waste minimization, capacity, reliability, and operability, making tactical decisions based on plant knowledge;
- Coordinate with corporate and site production planners on production timing and raw material availability to ensure seamless operations;
- Develop and track key performance indicators to measure and enhance plant performance;
- Participate in investigations of area performance issues related to safety, quality, environmental impact, capacity, reliability, and operability, leading to the proposal and implementation of sound technical solutions;
- Serve as a process expert or plant representative for the design, construction, and implementation of investment projects, interfacing with technical professionals from other disciplines;
- Maintain and develop standards for area operating documentation, including standard operating procedures, process descriptions, material and energy balances, P&IDs, and operating data collection and retrieval;
- Collaborate on design and execute plant trials aimed at enhancing area performance and qualifying alternative raw material suppliers;
- Compile, format, and submit environmental data necessary for timely and accurate filing with local, state, and federal agencies;
- Engage in the continued development of self and area personnel through peer coaching and constructive feedback;
- Support Site and Area Production System improvements, OnePSS.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of engineering experience, preferably in plant operation functions;
- Excellent knowledge of chemical processes to effectively analyze, recommend, and make decisions.
Posting is available until May 5, 2026
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.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
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.