Mechanical Maintenance Engineer I 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.What You Will DoThe Mechanical Maintenance Engineer I role provides engineering support for chemical manufacturing areas including technical support to troubleshoot and solve problems impacting equipment reliability, environmental compliance, and safety.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with investigation and implementation of sound technical solutions to address mechanical issues that may impact unit performance related to safety, quality, environment, capacity, reliability, and operability.
- Support capital project scopes outlining business justification as well as alternatives and cost benefit analysis.
- Troubleshoot mechanical maintenance issues and complete appropriate documentation.
- Verify unit's maintenance budget and provide monthly forecasts.
- Utilize root cause failure analysis to eliminate future failures.
- Contact vendors, other Bayer sites, and support organizations to obtain information for specification and maintenance of mechanical equipment and associated spare parts.
- Assist other unit engineers (production, process, electrical, project) and technicians as needed in reference to mechanical process and equipment performance.
- Support Lean Manufacturing principles with an emphasis on continuous improvement and cost optimization.
- Present ideas and concepts with clear documentation, email correspondence, and presentations to develop support for change.
- Maintain unit equipment documentation and validate data accuracy.
- Comply with site safety rules and actively work to improve safety through coaching or engineered improvements.
- Engage in continued development of self and unit personnel with peer coaching and constructive feedback.
- Support Site and Area Production System improvements, OnePSS.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline OR individuals expected to graduate May 2026 in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Preferred Qualifications: - 2 years engineering experience.
This posting will expire on March 18th, 2026.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $69,520.00 - $104,280.00 per year. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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Division:Crop Science
Reference Code862380
Functional Area:Engineering & Technology
Location:United States : Iowa : Muscatine
Employment Type:Regular
Position Grade:M06
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