Lead Industrial Automation Engineer (all genders)

Bayer; Bergkamen; Híbrido; EUR 89.000 - 127.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Childcare support

Learning & development

Health checks

Diversity & inclusion

Descripción de la vacante

Bayer is seeking a Lead Industrial Automation Engineer to drive strategic development of process control technology, automation systems, and electrical engineering for its Microbiological Production. You will own technical solutions, lifecycle management, and continuous improvements to boost plant availability, safety, and efficiency.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage changes within MOC, ensure regulatory compliance, and push forward digital transformation initiatives at the Bergkamen

Formación

• .Completed university degree in automation technology, electrical engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• .Several years of experience in process control technology (PCS7), electrical engineering, automation, and OT systems in production.
• .Experience leading or contributing to investment projects from specification to commissioning.
• .Practical experience in process optimization and Advanced Process Control with measurable improvements.
• .Experience in lifecycle management, upgrades, obsolescence, and cybersecurity aspects.
• .Strong knowledge of functional safety (SIL) and risk methods (HAZOP).
• .Understanding of GMP and regulatory/quality requirements.
• .Excellent communication and ability to lead teams and coordinate partners.
• .Very good German and English skills.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and continuously develop complex process control and automation systems (PCS7, OT systems, MOMA).
• Ensure high system availability through lifecycle management and improvement measures.
• Analyze faults and implement root-cause based solutions.
• Develop and implement advanced control and APC strategies for stability and performance.
• Lead technicians, maintenance teams and external partners on technical tasks.
• Oversee technical aspects of projects under the MOC process for availability, compliance and cost.
• Act as Responsible Electrical Specialist per DIN VDE 1000-10 for Microbiology area.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11, VDE, DGUV and IEC safety standards.
• Manage lifecycle of automation systems and electrical installations including obsolescence strategies.
• Lead interdisciplinary project teams to execute site strategy across clusters.
• Pilot and implement MST technologies (backup concepts in DCS, Ondeso, disaster recovery).

Conocimientos

PCS7

Electrical Eng

Automation

OT Systems

Cybersecurity

Functional Safety

Stakeholder Mgmt

Regulatory Compliance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in automation technology

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Lead Industrial Automation Engineer (all genders)

In this role, you will take responsibility for the strategic development of our process control technology, automation systems, and electrical engineering in Microbiological Production, ensuring their high availability. You will have end-to-end responsibility for technical solutions and optimization programs that sustainably increase plant availability, process safety, and operational efficiency — thereby making a significant contribution to the digital transformation of our production site.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• You are responsible for the operation and continuous development of complex process control and automation systems, e.g. PCS7, OT systems, MOMA
• You ensure high system availability through proactive lifecycle management and targeted continuous improvement measures.
• You analyze complex faults and implement sustainable, root-cause-based solutions
• You develop and implement advanced control and Advanced Process Control strategies to increase process stability and performance
• You take over the technical leadership and prioritization of tasks for technicians, maintenance teams, and external partners
• You assume overall technical responsibility for projects and changes within the Management of Change (MOC) process that are highly relevant to plant availability, compliance, and cost structure
• You take on the role of “Responsible Electrical Specialist” in accordance with DIN VDE 1000-10 for the Microbiology production area
• You ensure compliance with legal and technical requirements such as VDE and DGUV regulations, GMP, GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11, as well as functional safety requirements (IEC)
• You are responsible for the lifecycle management of automation systems and electrical installations, including obsolescence and upgrade strategies
• You lead interdisciplinary project teams and manage all technical workstreams to implement the technical site strategy in your cluster
• You pilot and implement new MST technologies, e.g. automated backup concepts in DCS, Ondeso, and disaster recovery solutions, thereby driving digital transformation at the site

WHO YOU ARE

• Completed university degree in automation technology, electrical engineering, or a comparable technical discipline
• Several years of relevant experience in process control technology (PCS7), electrical engineering, automation, and OT systems in a production environment, ideally in chemical production
• Experience in leading or contributing to investment projects, including specification, implementation, and commissioning
• Practical experience in process optimization and Advanced Process Control with measurable improvements in plant performance
• Experience in system lifecycle management, including upgrades, obsolescence management, and cybersecurity aspects
• Sound knowledge of functional safety, e.g. SIL, and risk assessment methods, e.g. HAZOP
• Good understanding of regulatory and quality-related requirements, e.g. GMP environment.
• Confident communication and effective stakeholder management across functional boundaries, as well as the ability to coordinate and lead teams and external partners
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

WHAT WE OFFER

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

• We ensure your financial stability with a competitive salary between 88.900€€ and 126.500€ per year (full-time) plus a variable component. Your compensation is based on your qualifications, skills, and professional experience.
• Whether it’s hybrid work models or part‑time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you.
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.
• 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.
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for self‑care through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor.
• 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.

YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Bergkamen

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code: 879687