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Automation Technician 

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The primary responsibilities of this role, Automation Technician, are to: 

 

Responsible for all maintenance processes in the Automation area;Responsible for the execution and daily organization of the activities of the area, accompanying the execution in the field and withdrawing reports of the supervisory systems, if there is any abnormality;Conduct interlock tests;Ensure the availability of systems Make changes to control systems, if necessary;Ensure the reliability of data transfer systems from the control network to the corporate network;Develop and participate in Failure Analyzes;Develop working instructions and 1-point lesson;Train the Autonomous Maintenance team in your area of expertise;Monitor the Autonomous Maintenance activities providing guidance to the Team;Keep the documentation current;Identify and implement improvements in the process, equipment and procedures;Participate actively in meeting the commitments of the Policy and the Objectives of Quality, Safety, Health and Environment. To contribute to the improvement of the quality of products and services, reducing the risk of accidents, reducing the consumption of Natural Resources and the appropriate Disposal of Waste;Comply with internal procedures and assist in meeting the legal requirements applicable to its activities;Help eliminate losses and create value by reducing variation in the production process and equipment settings;Use Focused Improvement techniques (e.g.. 5WHYs) to initiate process improvement;Develop, repair, replace or retrofit equipment as needed to minimize downtime;Support areas throughout the plant in conducting the adoption of 5S practices to maintain an environment conducive to work, aligning with marking and ordering tools;Help keep metrics and other relevant information up-to-date in visual management frameworks to conduct teamwork and facilitate turn change;Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual); This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage;

 

WHO YOU ARE

                           

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

 

Required Qualifications:

 

High School Diploma or GED;Prior experience with Technical Training in Electrical, Instrumentation or Mechatronics Instrumentation and/or Electrical Equipment or Logical Controls or Programmable Industrial automation;Knowledge of Regulatory Standards, especially NR10;Valid Driver’s License (In order to be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers. Motor vehicle records (MVR) will be reviewed as part of the pre-employment screening);Up to 10% Travel.Ability to lift up to 60lbs;Must have availability to meet overtime demands, including occasional work on weekends and holidays.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Bachelor's degree or technical college diploma and/or related technical certification;3 years of applicable experience;Knowledge of Robotics;Experience using SAP and Programable Logic Controllers (PLC).

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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. 

 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

 

 

 Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.      Location:United States : Texas : Lubbock    Division:Crop Science   Reference Code:827811     Contact Us  Email:hrop_usa@bayer.com