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.
As an Automation Technician in Farmer City, IL, you will co-create and maintain automated control systems and maintenance processes with regional engineers and the production team to ensure maximum plant availability. You will cultivate partnerships within the site and across the automation network to support training and drive continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will also include:
- Monitoring Autonomous Maintenance activities and gathering feedback from operators to provide guidance on system enhancements
- Organising and executing daily activities in the area, monitoring production execution, and reviewing reports from analytical systems for abnormalities
- Participating in meetings to comply with internal procedures and legal requirements
- Contributing to maintaining and improving system controls for Compliance needs
- Conducting interlock tests, troubleshooting control system issues, and developing and retrofitting equipment to reduce downtime
- Using innovative problem-solving techniques to initiate process improvements and eliminate losses
- Applying operational excellence practices to operations
- Keeping metrics and relevant information up-to-date in visual management frameworks
- Sharing ownership with employees across the site and handling basic activities in IT systems
- Demonstrating collaboration and teamwork in coaching/training technicians, area trainees, and peers
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Technical Training in Electrical, Instrumentation or Mechatronics Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment, Logical Controls, Programmable Industrial automation
- Knowledge of Regulatory Standards, especially NFPA 70
Preferred qualifications include:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of applicable experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Robotics
- Technical college diploma and/or related technical certification
- Experience using SAP and PLC
In terms of compensation, you can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $37.12 - $39.37, with additional compensation potentially including a bonus or commission. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, and more.