Automation Technician — Manufacturing Systems & Optimization

Bayer CropScience Limited; Farmer City (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision care

Dental care

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer CropScience is hiring an Automation Technician for Farmer City, IL. The role focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production systems, with hands-on involvement in control systems, SAP, and PLC environments.

Responsibilities include analytics, data documentation, and collaboration with Maintenance Engineers and site leadership for continuous improvement. The position requires flexibility across shifts and compliance with NFPA 70 standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years of applicable experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Willing to work days, nights, weekends and overtime per business needs.
• Familiarity with Regulatory Standards, especially NFPA 70.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production systems, adjusting operational factors to ensure optimal performance;
• Conduct routine analytics, take samples, and document work results during shift handovers;
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs with the technical team to ensure maximum plant availability;
• Collaborate with contractors, technicians, and Site Leadership to support training and continuous improvement;
• Operate forklifts, fill and manage tank wagons, and maintain workplace housekeeping;
• Conduct interlock tests and ensure the availability and reliability of control systems and data transfer systems;
• Develop and participate in Failure Analyses, develop working instructions and one-point lessons, and train the Autonomous Maintenance team;
• Identify and implement improvements in processes, equipment, and procedures, using Focused Improvement techniques like 5WHYs;
• Support the adoption of 5S practices to maintain a conducive work environment and align with marking and ordering tools;
• Keep metrics and other relevant information up to date in visual management frameworks to facilitate teamwork and shift changes.

Skills

High School Diploma

Driver's License

Shift flexibility

NFPA 70 familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

PLC systems

Job description

Bayer CropScience is hiring an Automation Technician for Farmer City, IL. The role focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production systems, with hands-on involvement in control systems, SAP, and PLC environments.

Responsibilities include analytics, data documentation, and collaboration with Maintenance Engineers and site leadership for continuous improvement. The position requires flexibility across shifts and compliance with NFPA 70 standards.