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Sr. Automation Engineer Robotics Software

Bayer


Job Location:

Ankeny, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 115000 - 144000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Automation Engineer Robotics Software for Ankeny IA to build & configure robotics automation applications; investigate mechanical failures & unexpected maintenance problems; install calibrate operate & maintain robots; build configure test maintain & deploy robotics solutions for machine control hardware automation computer visioning and machine learning; conduct research on robotic technology to create new robotic systems & system capabilities; troubleshoot & debug robotics software; develop technical documentation for application design; mentor and train junior robotics engineers. Requires Masters in Informatics Computer Engineering Robotics Engineering or closely-related quantitative field & 3 yrs experience: developing software to communicate with PLC controlled machines & integrate machine hardware using OPC UA and Modbus; designing & developing Python-based applications to integrate robotics and automation equipment with backend services and databases; developing multi-threading for machine automation & data management; designing & developing HMI applications for machine control and monitoring automation systems using Javascript Vue and FastAPI; deploying testing & troubleshooting robotics and automation software; implementing monitoring & logging for automation and robotics systems; and collaborating with engineers to evaluate requirements for robotics hardware specify and procure hardware and oversee component integration and validation. Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per wk from home office location within reasonable commuting distance of Ankeny IA. Up to 35% US and intl travel reqd. Salary Range: Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $115000.00 to $144000.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care vision dental retirement PTO sick leave etc. The offered salary may vary within this range based on an applicants location market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors. Mail resume to Cascinda Fischbeck Bayer Research and Development Services LLC 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd. E2NE St. Louis MO 63167 or email resume to . Include reference code below with resume.

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Division:Crop Science Reference Code879402
Functional Area:Seed Automation Location:Ankeny IA
Employment Type:RegularPosition Grade:
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