Automation Technician: Plant Controls & Process Improvement

Bayer; Farmer City (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer in Farmer City, IL is hiring an Automation Technician to join our Crop Science division. You will partner with regional engineers and production teams to maintain automated control systems and ensure plant availability.

Required training in electrical/instrumentation or mechatronics, NFPA 70 knowledge, and experience with SAP and PLC. We offer hourly wages of $37.12–$39.37 plus benefits, including health care and retirement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical training in Electrical, Instrumentation or Mechatronics.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Co-create and maintain automated control systems with engineers and production teams.
• Support training and drive continuous improvement across the automation network.
• Demonstrate ownership to deliver high-quality outcomes for customers.
• Monitor maintenance activities and guide system enhancements.
• Troubleshoot control system issues to reduce downtime.
• Apply operational excellence practices (5S, Lean, Six Sigma).

Skills

Regulatory standards knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Technical college diploma or related certification

Tools

SAP

PLC

Job description

Bayer in Farmer City, IL is hiring an Automation Technician to join our Crop Science division. You will partner with regional engineers and production teams to maintain automated control systems and ensure plant availability.

Required training in electrical/instrumentation or mechatronics, NFPA 70 knowledge, and experience with SAP and PLC. We offer hourly wages of $37.12–$39.37 plus benefits, including health care and retirement.