Senior Process Control Engineer

Bayer•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Senior Process Control Engineer serves as the site's technical leader for process automation and digital manufacturing capabilities, enabling safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The role strengthens internal organizational capability, drives standardization and continuous improvement, and supports the long-term sustainability of process control systems by connecting operational needs with automation, digitalization, and business objectives. As a trusted technical partner, the engineer helps maximize manufacturing performance, reduce technical risk, improve knowledge retention, and support the strategic evolution of process control capabilities. The position is based in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The salary range is $96,600–$144,800 per year. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission, if relevant. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, and sick leave. The posting is available for application until at least November 13, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience in DeltaV and PLC configuration, programming, troubleshooting, and process control systems.
Working knowledge of ISA-88 batch processing principles.
Strong customer focus and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of manufacturing experience.
Experience with PI Systems, SAP, MES, or comparable manufacturing systems.
Experience within the chemical, pharmaceutical, or related process industries.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site's subject matter expert for process control software technologies, providing technical leadership and guidance to operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
Execute and manage process control software projects from concept through startup, including oversight of external contract resources when required.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for control systems, process control applications, manufacturing data systems, and software-related production issues.
Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing software-based process enhancements.
Develop internal organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, knowledge transfer, and technical training on process control systems and best practices.
Maintain and improve integrations between process equipment, automation systems, manufacturing data platforms, and enterprise applications to ensure reliable information flow.
Establish, document, and enforce process control software engineering standards, change management practices, and software lifecycle procedures in alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
Partner with site, regional, and global engineering, digital manufacturing, and operational technology teams to drive standardization, innovation, and operational excellence.
Support process control cybersecurity, compliance, and audit activities through effective governance, system hardening, access management, and adherence to established standards.