Senior Process Control Engineer: Automation & Digital Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Bayer AG in the United States seeks a Process Control Engineer to lead site automation and digital manufacturing initiatives, ensuring safe, reliable operations and standardization across processes. The role connects operational needs with automation, data platforms, and business objectives while reducing technical risk.

You will guide cross-functional teams, implement system upgrades, and drive continuous improvement in process control technologies, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline with at least 10 years of manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in DeltaV and PLC configuration, programming, troubleshooting, and 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 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 control

PLC configuration

ISA-88 batch

communication

prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Chemical/ Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

PI Systems

SAP

MES

Job description

Bayer AG in the United States seeks a Process Control Engineer to lead site automation and digital manufacturing initiatives, ensuring safe, reliable operations and standardization across processes. The role connects operational needs with automation, data platforms, and business objectives while reducing technical risk.

You will guide cross-functional teams, implement system upgrades, and drive continuous improvement in process control technologies, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.