Engineering Development Program

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

Job summary

Bayer invites engineers to join the Engineering Development Program in Muscatine, Iowa, offering rotations across the site to understand operations and collaborate with unit technicians and leadership. You will gain experience in achieving performance goals in safety, quality, and efficiency while engaging in project scope development and process improvements.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical), ability to read P&IDs, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred).
• Working knowledge of Engineering tools and software; ability to read P&ID and schematics.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to explain ideas concisely.
• Teamwork and inclusivity; ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across the site through rotations to understand site operation and collaborate with technicians and leadership to 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.
• Develop and implement small and large project scopes interfacing with process control, project engineering, environmental and utility services teams.
• Track and monitor process/unit KPIs and participate in investigations of performance issues to propose technical solutions.
• Maintain and develop unit operating documentation such as SOPs, process descriptions, energy balances, P&IDs, and data retrieval.
• Contribute to plant trials to enhance unit performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Engineering tools

P&ID reading

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

# Engineering Development ProgramMuscatine, Iowa, United StatesID: 877448---## Job Description| | | | | | || --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- || | | | --- | | | | | | | || **Engineering Development Program** | | | | || | | | | || | | | | |**At Bayer 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, andtroubleshooting 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:**The primary responsibilities of the role are to:* 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 rotatating 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.*