Automation Technician: Drive Plant Reliability & Innovation

Bayer (Schweiz) AG; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking an Automation Technician in Farmer City, IL. You will co-create and maintain automated control systems, partner with site engineers and the production team to maximize plant availability.

Responsibilities include supporting training, driving continuous improvement, troubleshooting control issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality programs. Relocation is not specified.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical training in Electrical, Instrumentation or Mechatronics is required.
• Experience with SAP and PLC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-create and maintain the automated control system with regional engineers and the production team.
• Support training and drive continuous improvement in automation network across the site.
• Troubleshoot control systems, reduce downtime and ensure data reliability.

Skills

Electrical

Instrumentation

Mechatronics

Industrial automation

NFPA 70 knowledge

SAP

PLC

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Technical diploma/certification

Tools

SAP

PLC

Job description

Bayer is seeking an Automation Technician in Farmer City, IL. You will co-create and maintain automated control systems, partner with site engineers and the production team to maximize plant availability.

Responsibilities include supporting training, driving continuous improvement, troubleshooting control issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality programs. Relocation is not specified.