Process Control Engineer: Automation & Data Systems

Bayer; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a seasoned Process Control Engineer in Missouri to lead site automation and digital manufacturing initiatives. You will drive standardization, implement software lifecycles, and ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

Strong DeltaV/PLC skills and ISA-88 know-how are essential. With 10+ years in manufacturing, you will mentor teams, manage projects end-to-end, and collaborate across global engineering and OT groups to optimize performance and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; 10+ years manufacturing experience.
• Experience with DeltaV and PLC configuration, programming, troubleshooting in process control systems.
• Working knowledge of ISA-88 batch processing principles.
• Strong customer focus with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert for process control software technologies, providing technical leadership and guidance to operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Execute and manage process control software projects from concept through startup, including oversight of external contract resources when required.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for control systems, process control applications, manufacturing data systems, and software-related production issues.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing software-based process enhancements.
• Develop internal organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, knowledge transfer, and technical training on process control systems and best practices.
• Maintain and improve integrations between process equipment, automation systems, manufacturing data platforms, and enterprise applications to ensure reliable information flow.
• Establish, document, and enforce process control software engineering standards, change management practices, and software lifecycle procedures in alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with site, regional, and global engineering, digital manufacturing, and operational technology teams to drive standardization, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Support process control cybersecurity, compliance, and audit activities through effective governance, system hardening, access management, and adherence to established standards.

Skills

DeltaV

PLC configuration

ISA-88 batch processing

Customer focus

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

DeltaV

PLC programming

Job description

Bayer is seeking a seasoned Process Control Engineer in Missouri to lead site automation and digital manufacturing initiatives. You will drive standardization, implement software lifecycles, and ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

Strong DeltaV/PLC skills and ISA-88 know-how are essential. With 10+ years in manufacturing, you will mentor teams, manage projects end-to-end, and collaborate across global engineering and OT groups to optimize performance and cybersecurity.