Automated Greenhouse Expert - Automation (all genders)

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Automated Greenhouse Expert - Automation (all genders)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. You support the execution of research experiments, including planning, application, evaluation and data analysis.
2. You serve as technical expert for the operation of the automated greenhouse, including troubleshooting and maintenance planning.
3. You provide hands-on support for all phases of the greenhouse and phenotyping automation including concept development, prototyping, design, procurement, construction, start-up, testing, deployment, and sustainment of automated systems.
4. You partner with various engineering disciplines, customers, and vendors/suppliers to ensure with the user team the successful operation and continuous development of greenhouse automation.
5. As part of a research team, you provide technical inputs, knowledge transfer and guidance for other functional teams and team members to ensure smooth operation of the automated greenhouse.

WHO YOU ARE

1. Degree in plant science, mechanical engineering, technical professions with a biological background, agriculture, horticulture or similar, either with a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with technical training.
2. In-depth experience in plant physiology, automation processes (greenhouse automation) and applications of sensor technology, phenotyping and image analysis is a big plus as well as experience in experimental design and data analysis, including experimental design, statistical analysis and data visualization.
3. Greenhouse experience with strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on automation troubleshooting experience.
4. Experience with MS Office, computer and/or software systems used in scientific data analysis with the ability to quickly learn new software programs and tools such as Spotfire.
5. Excellent organizational skills, strong problem-solving skills, and effective implementation of operational strategies with a “can do” attitude.
6. Ability to deal very well with a constantly changing and complex research environment as well as a high level of self-motivation, personal responsibility, proactivity, and the ability to make decisions.
7. High level of interpersonal skills, strong communication skills and the ability to drive stakeholder management in a dynamic, highly collaborative work environment.
8. Willingness to occasionally work weekends to ensure automation flow.
9. Fluent in German, both written and spoken, and good English skills complete your profile.

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

1. We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay and our annual bonus.
2. We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
3. We promote health awareness and opportunities for self-care through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor and our health platform #machtfit.
4. We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Be you. Be Bayer.

Automated Greenhouse • Frankfurt a.M., Hessen, DE