Bayer Posted October 15, 2026

Lead Industrial Automation Engineer (all genders) (Bergkamen, North Rhine Westfalia, DE)

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About this opportunity

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.

Lead Industrial Automation Engineer (all genders)

In this role, you will take responsibility for the strategic development of our process control technology, automation systems, and electrical engineering in Microbiological Production, ensuring their high availability. You will have end-to-end responsibility for technical solutions and optimization programs that sustainably increase plant availability, process safety, and operational efficiency, thereby making a significant contribution to the digital transformation of our production site.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You are responsible for the operation and continuous development of complex process control and automation systems, e.g. PCS7, OT systems, MOMA

You ensure high system availability through proactive lifecycle management and targeted continuous improvement measures.

You analyze complex faults and implement sustainable, root-cause-based solutions

You develop and implement advanced control and Advanced Process Control strategies to increase process stability and performance

You take over the technical leadership and prioritization of tasks for technicians, maintenance teams, and external partners

You assume overall technical responsibility for projects and changes within the Management of Change (MOC) process that are highly relevant to plant availability, compliance, and cost structure

You take on the role of “Responsible Electrical Specialist” in accordance with DIN VDE 1000-10 for the Microbiology production area

You ensure compliance with legal and technical requirements such as VDE and DGUV regulations, GMP, GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11, as well as functional safety requirements (IEC)

You are responsible for the lifecycle management of automation systems and electrical installations, including obsolescence and upgrade strategies

You lead interdisciplinary project teams and manage all technical workstreams to implement the technical site strategy in your cluster

You pilot and implement new MST technologies, e.g. automated backup concepts in DCS, Ondeso, and disaster recovery solutions, thereby driving digital transformation at the site

WHO YOU ARE

Completed university degree in automation technology, electrical engineering, or a comparable technical discipline

Several years of relevant experience in process control technology (PCS7), electrical engineering, automation, and OT systems in a production environment, ideally in chemical production

Experience in leading or contributing to investment projects, including specification, implementation, and commissioning

Practical experience in process optimization and Advanced Process Control with measurable improvements in plant performance

Experience in system lifecycle management, including upgrades, obsolescence management, and cybersecurity aspects

Sound knowledge of functional safety, e.g. SIL, and risk assessment methods, e.g. HAZOP

Good understanding of regulatory and quality-related requirements, e.g. GMP environment.

Confident communication and effective stakeholder management across functional boundaries, as well as the ability to coordinate and lead teams and external partners

Very good written and spoken German and English skills

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

We ensure your financial stability with a competitive salary between 88.900€€ and 126.500€ per year (full-time) plus a variable component. Your compensation is based on your qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you.

Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.

We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.

We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor.

We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Be You. Be Bayer.

#LI-AMSEMEA

YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location:            ​ ​  ​   Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Bergkamen ​

​ ​ Division: ​               Pharmaceuticals ​

Reference Code:  879687 ​

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Job details

Seniority
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Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
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Location
Bergkamen, Germany
Employment type
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3372Currently active
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64Countries represented

Salary context

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