Senior Process Control Engineer

At Bayer, we believe work should matter. Every day, our teams push toward a future where "Health for all, Hunger for none" is within reach, and every role, from the lab to the field to the boardroom, helps us get there. We give people the ownership to shape outcomes, the support to grow through new skills and experiences, and a global community where different perspectives are valued. If you want your work to count and the room to become your best, you'll find it here.Senior Process Control EngineerSenior Process Control EngineerAs a Senior Process Control Engineer, you serve as the technical leader for the site's process automation and digital manufacturing capabilities, enabling safe, reliable, and efficient operations. In this role, you strengthen internal organizational capability, drive standardization and continuous improvement, and ensure the long-term sustainability of process control systems by connecting operational needs with automation, digitalization, and business objectives. As a trusted technical partner, you help the site maximize manufacturing performance while reducing technical risk, improving knowledge retention, and supporting the strategic evolution of process control capabilities.YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES•Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert for process control software technologies, providing technical leadership and guidance to operations, engineering, and maintenance teams;•Execute and manage process control software projects from concept through startup, including oversight of external contract resources when required;•Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for control systems, process control applications, manufacturing data systems, and software-related production issues;•Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing software-based process enhancements;•Develop internal organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, knowledge transfer, and technical training on process control systems and best practices;•Maintain and improve integrations between process equipment, automation systems, manufacturing data platforms, and enterprise applications to ensure reliable information flow;•Establish, document, and enforce process control software engineering standards, change management practices, and software lifecycle procedures in alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements;•Partner with site, regional, and global engineering, digital manufacturing, and operational technology teams to drive standardization, innovation, and operational excellence;•Support process control cybersecurity, compliance, and audit activities through effective governance, system hardening, access management, and adherence to established standards.WHO YOU AREBayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:Required Qualifications:•Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline;•Experience in DeltaV and PLC configuration, programming, troubleshooting, and process control systems;•Working knowledge of ISA-88 batch processing principles;•Strong customer focus with effective verbal and written communication skills;•Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.Preferred Qualifications:•At least 6 years of manufacturing experience;•Experience with PI Systems, SAP, MES, or comparable manufacturing systems;•Experience within the chemical, pharmaceutical, or related process industries.Compensation and BenefitsEmployees can expect to be paid a salary between $96,600 – $144,800 per year. 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.This posting will be available for application until at least November 13, 2026.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. 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