Sr. MEU Technician (Facilities) – 3rd Shift (Fri-Mon)

Bayer; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer in Myerstown, PA seeks a Senior MEU Technician (Facilities) for 3rd shift (Fri–Mon) to maintain and optimize site utilities and equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and support process control upgrades in a GMP environment.

Fluency in English, strong math and reading ability, and experience with PLCs, HMIs, and 480 V systems are required. Overtime and a technical mindset are essential to ensure safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with ability to read and follow technical docs.
• Strong electro-mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in GMP/SOP environments and safe work practices.
• Ability to work overtime and on the 3rd shift Friday–Monday.
• Must be able to read electrical/mechanical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, routine, and non-routine maintenance on facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment up to 480 V.
• Operate and calibrate control systems and instrumentation.
• Set up/changeover equipment and document maintenance activities.
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Technical reading

Electro-mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Math aptitude

English communication

GMP/SOP experience

Safety mindful

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Technical Associate’s Degree

Tools

PLC programming

VFDs & HMIs

Electrical schematics

Job description

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.

Senior MEU Technician (Facilities) – 3rd shift (Friday – Monday)

The purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient, reliable, and safe operation of the site’s utilities and facilities by providing expert technical support and execution of operational and maintenance activities for equipment and processes. This role focuses on the upkeep and optimization of infrastructure, including HVAC, steam, water, natural gas, compressed air, electrical systems, and facility controls. Key responsibilities include executing maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and repairing essential site systems, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. By maintaining and enhancing facility operations, this role is crucial in supporting overall site efficiency and reliability. The incumbent will actively embody Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) principles while leading with the Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, and Coach (VACC) leadership model.

1. Technical Duties:

• Ensure Compliance and Safety: Follow all workplace standards, including cGMPs, OSHA, and SOPs, while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment and participating in safety projects.
• Preventive and Routine Maintenance: Perform preventive, routine, and non-routine maintenance tasks, ensuring completion within scheduled dates and maintaining accurate documentation and logs.
• Facilities and Systems Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on critical facility systems including fire protection systems, security systems, and mechanical systems such as pumps, fans, and electrical circuits. Perform fabrication tasks including cutting, welding, and assembling parts from metals and plastics, and diagnose and repair low and medium voltage wiring issues.
• Equipment Setup and Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to 480 volts, set up and changeover equipment, and establish operating parameters to maximize production efficiency.
• Process Control Systems: Hands‑on troubleshooting and modification of control systems for manufacturing and packaging, including reading electrical schematics, configuring PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs. Perform equipment calibrations using specialized tools, support the upgrade of automation equipment, and ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, and equivalent codes.
• Team Collaboration and Support: Provide overall team support, including equipment operation and training.

2. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize data‑driven decision‑making and advanced analytics to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Define scope and lead continuous improvements focused on cost reduction and work simplification.

3. Training & Development

• Foster a culture of ownership and empowerment through education and development that build team competency in MEU processes and equipment operation and maintenance.

4. Other duties and projects may be assigned as required.

WHO YOU ARE

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, interpret/comprehend/follow workplace and technical documentation — equipment manuals, blueprints, diagrams, electrical schematics, operator manuals, work instructions, SOPs, etc.
• Knowledge of electro‑mechanical systems including: gear ratios, power transmission, machine timing, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical/electronic systems, programmable logic controllers, lubrication, and maintenance/changeover of machines/production line.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electromechanical equipment and technical issues, successfully set up/changeover multiple pieces of packaging/manufacturing equipment, complete preventive maintenance work (PMs), resolve problems, and learn new procedures within a reasonable time frame.
• Must be able to demonstrate a good mathematical aptitude in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, & experience with metric and English standard systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good PC Skills, including use of e‑mail, attaching documents to e‑mail. Previous experience using electronic databases and on‑line tools required (i.e., but not limited to, Lotus Notes database, Employee Self‑Services on‑line tools, etc)
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in a production environment.
• Experience in a government regulated, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or standard operating procedures (SOP) environment.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required, based on production demands.
• Experience operating a lathe, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, drill presses, and grinders.
• Demonstrated ability to operate typical maintenance shop equipment (i.e. brakes, shears, band saw, spot welder, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to read/use basic electrical and mechanical drawings, technical mathematics, blueprints, electrical/electronic schematics and technical tools and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to measure and add amounts of chemicals for testing, read and interprets test results, determine and measure chemical quantities to adjust “out of specification” conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to progressively manage maintenance support systems.
• Demonstrated ability to establish operating parameters and maintain specific standards of performance.
• Demonstrated ability to understand various basic electrical items, such as switches, wiring, etc.
• Demonstrated experience performing electrical circuit tests to diagnose problems and repair low and medium voltage wiring and component problems.
• Demonstrated VACC leadership skills (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) in fostering site capabilities, innovation and sustainability.
• Ability to work the 3rd shift (11:00 PM — 9:20 AM) from Friday – Monday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Associate’s Degree.
• 2 years of experience working with PLC’s, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronics, fabrication, and/or industrial maintenance.
• 2 years of vocational technical training and 5 years of experience working with PLC’s, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronics, fabrication, and/or industrial maintenance.
• Previous experience using motorized & non‑motorized material handling equipment.
• Advanced Manufacturing Integrated Systems Technology (AMIST) certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices relating to 13,800 to 69,000 volt systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480 Volts.
• Demonstrated ability in diagnosing, troubleshooting, modifying and repairing circuits up to 120 VAC.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $69,400 – $104,200. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This 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 3/25/26 #LI-US — | —|—

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Location: United States : Pennsylvania : Myerstown

Division: Consumer Health

Reference Code: 862868

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