Mechanical Maintenance Engineer I

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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.