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 Manufacturing Engineer
PURPOSE:
Technical subject matter expert accountable for planning, coordination, and execution of technical activities needed to support manufacturing operations.Meets customer needs in support of business goals.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role Sr. Plant Engineer:
Plan, direct, coordinate and execute activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment, machinery, and facilities;
Estimate the production cost for products the facility makes. Evaluate and implement cost-saving methods. Update management on estimated costs of changes in product design so appropriate action can be taken;
Subject matter expert to advise vendors and management about product specifications and plant capabilities;
Direct maintenance of production buildings and coordinate requirements for new designs, surveys, and maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery;
Optimize production processes and logistics about safety, environment, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements;
Provide the necessary technical expertise for troubleshooting and resolving problems with Production Unit processes and equipment; collect, analyze, and report equipment downtime information; ensure resolution of critical equipment items. Perform Risk Assessments and resolution of risk analysis;
Develop, review, and implement recommendations to improve reliability of infrastructure and production systems. Maintain the Calibration, Maintenance and Safety procedures in defined area of responsibility. Develop specification and strategy of spare parts to meet reliability objectives;
Engineering lead in support for audits conducted by internal and external agencies;
Resolve Quality action items and write Engineering Assessments as Subject Matter Expert (SME);
Coordinate maintenance activities and shutdown requirements for production equipment and facilities;
Project management and detailed engineering of smaller and medium sized projects (AR, $1 million);
Manage asset life cycles for manufacturing equipment, utilities, facility and HVAC
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications
Minimum Education BS Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Knowledge and hands-on experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including equipment, utilities, and facilities, cGMP compliance, high purity water systems, clean room HVAC systems, process instrumentation and control systems, etc., are required.
Experience with Process Control Systems, including DCS, PLC, instrumentation, and low voltage electrical systems
Experience with FAT, SAT, Commissioning and Qualification, including hands on experience starting-up and running new equipment, resolving technical equipment issues, developing turn-over packages.
Experience with regulatory and cGMP requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Understanding of industry guidelines, regulatory requirements, and relevant SOPs
Proficient computer skills to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint, SAP experience helpful.
High level of urgency and is able quickly adapt to changing priorities
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex equipment / systems and supporting utility services
Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures immediately and communicate status to engineers and production
Ability to support and prioritize many diverse activities simultaneously while meeting schedule commitments
Strong planning, organizational skills along with Good oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse wide customer base.
Flexibility to support business requirement of rotational on-call support and / or weekend coverage.
Preferred:
B.S. 6+ years or an equivalent combination of education and experience
M.S. 2+ years or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Engineering experience preferably in a plant operation function
The salary range for this position will be $99000.00 - $14800.00.Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (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 July 7, 2025
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YOUR APPLICATION Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. Location: United States : California : Berkeley Division: Pharmaceuticals Reference Code: 847728
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