Mechanical Engineer II

As a Mechanical Engineer II your primary responsibility will be to provide engineering design and project support for automation projects. This will involve working with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and collaboratively designing innovative automation solutions for custom field-testing equipment. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating technical initiatives across the organization to drive innovation and operational excellence. This position involves overseeing project engineering extensive use of SolidWorks 3D mechanical design maintenance strategies and process improvements to ensure optimal performance and compliance with industry standards. The role emphasizes the development of effective technical teams fostering collaboration and promoting knowledge sharing to enhance capabilities. You will identify and implement best practices manage technical integrity and ensure that all engineering activities align with organizational goals for safety quality and efficiency.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role areto:

• Lead some phases and support all phases of automation projects including concept development basic engineering prototyping detailed engineering and design procurement construction start-up testing and validation deployment and sustainment of automated systems.

• Follow Bayer and industry best practices.

• Plan and carryout engineering tasks to ensure all projectobjectivesincluding safety technical correctness budget constructability schedule maintainability and operability are met.

• Partner with other engineering disciplinescustomersand vendors/suppliers to contribute to the successful development and execution of projects.

• Lead the preparation of specifications drawings bills of materials test procedures and other project documentation.

• Lead check-out commissioning testing start up and field support.

• Modify existing and create new procedures standardsand practices to stay current with technology and implement improved methods.

• Identifyrisks anddesignfor safety. Lead safety reviews and document safety strategies including interlocks alarms procedures safety systems etc.

• Support controlling cost and schedule on assigned projects including project budget/schedule estimation and proposal.

• Adhere to company procedures for intellectual property documentation and protection.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent whopossessesthe following:

Required:

• BS & 2 years relevant work experience

• 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 emphasis in automation

• Intermediate experience in one or more of: automation design machine design test engineering agricultural engineering automation support project engineering or equivalent experience

• Working knowledge of safety systems design documentation standards automation validation quality assurance and automated system integration.

• Strong relevant computer hardware and software skills

• Intermediate 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

• Some experience in providing field support and/orparticipatingin check out commissioning and start-up of automated systems

• Systematic approach to problem definition and solution development

• Ability to work as a member of cross-functional teams and toparticipatein multiple projects simultaneously

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills to deal with people atdifferent levelsof management engineering suppliers and internal customers

• Good verbal and written skillsin order tocommunicate with and obtain cooperation from team members. Demonstratedability to write comprehensive technical documentsrequiredfor project execution

• Business-proficiencyof oral and written English language

• Willingness and availability to travel depending on project or business needs

• Working understanding of Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements and responsibilities

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately $63k-94k. 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 applicants location market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 8/18/26.