Seed Engineer Co op

Bayer AG; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Seeds Engineering Co‑Op to support the engineering design and execution of capital projects across U.S. seed production locations.

You will gain hands‑on experience with front‑end engineering design, project management, and start‑up support while contributing to safe and scalable seed production operations. The role requires pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with at least one year completed, and a willingness to travel to support locations nationwide during the

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, or a related engineering program.
• Completed 1 year of a Bachelor's program.
• Interest in working in an applied engineering role supporting seed production facilities.
• Ability to work effectively on cross‑functional teams and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support seed production locations across the United States during the Co‑op term.

Responsibilities

• Support front‑end definition of seed processing–intensive projects, including development of functional specifications, process flows, capacity parameters, equipment layouts, process and control descriptions, and related technical documentation.
• Assist in preparing information required for environmental permits, including process descriptions, equipment details, and operating parameters.
• Contribute to building layouts, plot plans, and other site planning documents that ensure safe, efficient, and maintainable facilities.
• Participate in periodic project reviews, providing updates on scope, schedule, risks, and technical decisions.
• Support construction activities by helping coordinate contractors, clarifying design intent, and addressing field questions in collaboration with the Seeds Engineering team.
• Assist with equipment and system start‑up, including functional checks, performance verification, and troubleshooting to ensure successful commissioning of new or modified assets.
• Provide support to multiple seed production locations and multiple projects concurrently, sharing ownership for successful project outcomes and standard deliverables.
• Support project execution activities such as basic project management, administration, coordination, and procurement (e.g., gathering quotes, supporting bid evaluations, tracking orders).
• Collaborate with site operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure that project designs meet operational needs and support long‑term reliability and safety.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Excellent communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Mechanization

Related engineering program

Tools

CAD exposure

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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.

As a Seeds Engineering Co‑Op, you support the engineering design and execution of capital projects that enable Bayer’s Seed Supply and Breeding/Technology organizations; you help define and implement seed processing–intensive projects across multiple U.S. production locations, gaining hands‑on experience with front‑end engineering design, project management, and start‑up support while contributing to safe, efficient, and scalable seed production operations.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Support front‑end definition of seed processing–intensive projects, including development of functional specifications, process flows, capacity parameters, equipment layouts, process and control descriptions, and related technical documentation;
• Assist in preparing information required for environmental permits, including process descriptions, equipment details, and operating parameters;
• Contribute to building layouts, plot plans, and other site planning documents that ensure safe, efficient, and maintainable facilities;
• Participate in periodic project reviews, providing updates on scope, schedule, risks, and technical decisions;
• Support construction activities by helping coordinate contractors, clarifying design intent, and addressing field questions in collaboration with the Seeds Engineering team;
• Assist with equipment and system start‑up, including functional checks, performance verification, and troubleshooting to ensure successful commissioning of new or modified assets;
• Provide support to multiple seed production locations and multiple projects concurrently, sharing ownership for successful project outcomes and standard deliverables;
• Support project execution activities such as basic project management, administration, coordination, and procurement (e.g., gathering quotes, supporting bid evaluations, tracking orders);
• Collaborate with site operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure that project designs meet operational needs and support long‑term reliability and safety.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, or a related engineering program;
• Completed 1 year of a Bachelor's program;
• Interest in working in an applied engineering role supporting seed production facilities;
• Ability to work effectively on cross‑functional teams and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders;
• Willingness to travel as needed to support seed production locations across the United States during the Co‑op term.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
• Agricultural background (e.g., farming, seed, grain, or related experience);
• Experience with seed production/processing or grain/bulk material handling equipment and systems;
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic engineering tools (e.g., CAD exposure is a plus).

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.00 to $43.25. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. 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.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs.

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