Principal Bioprocess Automation Engineer

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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’.

Purpose

As a recognized automation expert within our division / business unit, you will lead teams and drive financial impact by defining, deploying, starting up and supporting process platform equipment. You will be the technical system owner for automation packages supporting Biologics operations, including rFVIII Operations, mAb Operations and Cell Therapy on a global scale. This position is part of the global Process Engineering & Technology (PE&T) group located in Berkeley, CA and in Germany (Wuppertal, Leverkusen & Wuppertal). Your role involves mentoring, directing project or discipline teams, and supporting the delivery of bioprocess equipment to Bayer’s global network. You will translate user requirements into technical solutions, continuously improve processes, and achieve business and technical goals.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Define, deploy, start‑up, and support process platform equipment.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions requiring expertise from other business areas.
• Partner with Biologics to support rFVIII Operations, mAb Operations, and Cell Therapy on a global level.
• Lead projects of larger scope and provide guidance to peers.
• Direct project or discipline teams and mentor others within and outside the department.
• Serve as the technical system owner for automation packages and user interface to translate user requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external technical regulatory requirements and good engineering practices.
• Present and communicate project‑related tasks to peers and management for overall coordination.
• Make decisions that influence the goals of the business unit and produce results that contribute to business or technical goals.
• Primary location : Berkeley, CA. Relocation assistance may be offered. Remote / hybrid working arrangement will not be accommodated.
• Visa sponsorship may be offered for this role.

Required Qualifications

Must have one of the following :

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

This posting will be available for application until at least 11 / 4 / 2025. Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $136,929.60 and $205,394.40. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission if relevant. Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, and more.

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 of 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 : 855442

Contact Email : hrop_usa@bayer.com

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