Engineering Development Program

Bayer; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruveon is seeking engineers for its development program to set up, operate, and maintain manufacturing production. You will work with control systems, perform start-ups and changeovers, and ensure equipment is clean and properly documented.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and adapting to rotating site responsibilities while collaborating with technical professionals to improve unit performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred).
• Ability to read and understand P&ID, line drawings and schematics.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Works well in a team and inclusive culture.
• Analytical thinking with independent judgment.
• Ability to evaluate alternatives and weigh different perspectives.
• Self-motivated, able to take calculated risks and make timely decisions.
• Adapts to changing situations and remains composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production.
• Operate machines, adjust temperature, pressure, flow, and material reactions.
• Perform start-up and shut-down of production facilities and changeovers.
• Clean and decontaminate equipment; maintain clean workplace.
• Drive forklifts and manage tank wagons as needed.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance with the technical team and document results.
• Support site improvements and participate in plant trials.

Skills

P&ID reading

Engineering communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Decision making

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical preferred)

Job description

At Ruveon we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

What You Will Do

The Engineering Development Program focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production. Operates machines or equipment, setting up and adjusting factors such as temperature, pressure, flow, and material reactions. Manually controls the unit or operates it via a control system. Runs up and shuts down production facilities, including product changeover activities. Cleans and decontaminates equipment. Maintains housekeeping of the workplace. Drives forklifts. Fills and takes over tank wagons. Conducts routine analytics and takes samples. Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs with the technical team. Documents and communicates work results during shift handovers.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Gain experience across the site through multiple rotations to understand site operation and collaborate with unit technicians and leadership to provide high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Assist operations in evaluating and achieving unit performance goals related to safety, quality, waste minimization, capacity, reliability, operability, and cost, subject to supervisory review.
• Gain experience in small and large project scope development and implementation – interfacing with technical professionals from other disciplines (e.g. process control, project engineering, environmental and utility services operations, and process development)
• Track and monitor process/unit key performance indicators
• Participate with investigations of unit performance issues related to safety, quality, environmental impact, capacity, reliability, and operability leading to proposal and implementation of sound technical solutions
• Maintain and develop unit operating documentation (e.g. standard operating procedures, process descriptions, material and energy balances, P&IDs, and operating data collection and retrieval)
• Collaborate on execution of plant trials directed at enhancing unit performance
• Engage in continued development of self with peer coaching and constructive feedback.
• Support Site and Unit Production System improvements, OnePSS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred).
• Have a working knowledge of Engineering tools and software and the ability to read and understand process flow diagrams, line drawings, P&ID and schematics.
• Ability to express ideas and information orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and inclusive culture.
• Ability to correctly analyze problems and think independently.
• Ability to evaluate and select alternatives based on realistic limits and different perspectives, understand the full implication of actions before proceeding.
• Ability to consistently motivate yourself, take calculated risks, make timely decisions, and improve results.
• Ability to effectively manage changing situations and maintain composure in pressure or conflict situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in internship or co-op work in a related industry.
• GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of graduation.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule.

This posting will expire on January 1st, 2027.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $54000-81000 per year. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

Ruveon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Ruveon is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

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Division: Crop Science Reference Code 877448

Functional Area: Production&Manufacturing Location: United States : Iowa : Muscatine

Employment Type: Regular Position Grade: M05

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