Engineering Technician Co-Op

Bayer AG; Ames (IA); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Descripción de la vacante

Bayer AG in Ames, Iowa, is seeking a student co-op to work on real-world engineering challenges within agricultural innovation and global product supply operations. You will assist engineers across testing, data collection, documentation, and project support while developing practical technical skills and professional capabilities.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, teamwork, and exposure to advanced technologies.

Formación

• Pursuing associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and docs.

Responsabilidades

• Assist engineers with testing and optimization of equipment and processes.
• Collect and report technical data from lab, greenhouse, field, and manufacturing environments.
• Support installation, calibration, and qualification of equipment.
• Create and maintain SOPs, test reports, and records.
• Assist with prototype development and fixture fabrication.
• Support safety, quality, reliability, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Use software tools for data analysis and project tracking.
• Present findings to stakeholders and teammates.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Data analysis

MS Office

Educación

Associate or Bachelor’s in engineering

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

CAD

Programming

Descripción del empleo

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This co‑op provides students with the opportunity to work on real‑world engineering challenges, partner with experienced engineers, gain exposure to advanced technologies, and contribute to projects that impact agricultural innovation and global product supply operations. Participants will build practical technical skills while developing professional capabilities that prepare them for future engineering careers.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Assist engineers with testing, validation, troubleshooting, and optimization of equipment, systems, and processes;
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report technical data from laboratory, greenhouse, field, manufacturing, and operational environments;
• Support installation, maintenance, calibration, modification, and qualification of engineering equipment and instrumentation;
• Create and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), test reports, and engineering records;
• Assist with prototype development, fixture design, fabrication, and assembly activities;
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost reduction;
• Utilize software tools for data analysis, visualization, project tracking, and technical documentation;
• Participate in root cause investigations and problem‑solving activities using engineering methodologies;
• Support project planning, execution, and tracking activities, including status reporting and milestone management;
• Present project progress, technical findings, and recommendations to engineering and business stakeholders;
• Follow all company safety, environmental, quality, and compliance requirements.

Key Working Relationships:

• Engineering Capability Hub engineers and technicians;
• Seed Production Innovation teams;
• Product Supply personnel;
• External contractors, suppliers, and equipment vendors as applicable.

WHO YOU ARE

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, software engineering, or a related technical discipline;
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude;
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and problem‑solving methods;
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, procedures, and documentation;
• Familiarity with data analysis, automation, instrumentation, CAD, programming, or manufacturing systems;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities;
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams;
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn;
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills;
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate;
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.00 to $45.50. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027

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