Mechanical Maintenance Engineer I


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Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer I
Location: Muscatine, IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Bayer
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Chemical, Pesticide and Fertilizer
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:
 

 

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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'. 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 Do

 

The 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

   

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.  

 
   
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. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.  
   
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Division: Crop Science   Reference Code 862380  
Functional Area: [[filter6]]   Location: Muscatine  
Employment Type: [[filter7]]  Position Grade: [[cust_subgrade]]  
 
 
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Job Post Date: 03/05/26
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