Senior Reliability Engineer

The Senior Reliability Engineer serves as the technical anchor for reliability and automation across core automation operations and partner sites. This role is responsible for improving system stability, reducing recurring issues, and strengthening scalable reliability practices that support sustained operations. Operating at the center of cross-site support, this role leads problem solving, reinforces engineering standards, and drives improvements that reduce reactive work and dependency on tribal knowledge.

What You Will Do

The primary responsibilities of this role are: Reliability Leadership & System Performance: Lead reliability efforts across sites with a focus on uptime, system stability, and issue reduction. Cross-Site Support & Team Leadership: Act as a central technical resource across core automation operations and partner sites. Automation & Technical Expertise: Troubleshoot and improve automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and controls infrastructure.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required: BS & 6+ years relevant work experience OR MS & 4+ years OR PhD & 2+ years. Degree in engineering or science such as Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Agricultural, Computer, Computer Science, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, Industrial, Information Systems, or related field with strong interest in automation.

Requirements

• BS & 6+ years relevant work experience OR MS & 4+ years OR PhD & 2+ years
• Degree in engineering or science such as Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Agricultural, Computer, Computer Science, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, Industrial, Information Systems, or related field with strong interest in automation
• Significant and extensive experience in one or more of: automation design, machine design, test engineering, agricultural engineering, automation support, project engineering, or equivalent experience
• Expert knowledge of safety systems, design documentation standards, automation validation, quality assurance, and automated system integration.
• Expert knowledge of relevant software and hardware tools.
• Excellent knowledge of and demonstrated application of relevant national and international standards in area of expertise
• Excellent knowledge of and experience demonstrating project control skills including project planning, scheduling, cost control, and requirements development
• Demonstrated experience in providing field support and/or participating in check out, commissioning, and start-up of automated systems
• Systematic approach to problem definition and solution development
• Ability to excel as a member of cross-functional teams and to participate in multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to deal with people at different levels of management, engineering, suppliers, and internal customers
• Excellent verbal and written skills in order to communicate with and obtain cooperation from team members.
• Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical documents required for project execution
• Business-proficiency of oral and written English language
• Willingness and availability to travel depending on project or business needs
• Expert understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements and responsibilities

Benefits

• health care
• vision
• dental
• retirement
• PTO
• sick leave