Lead Engineer Automation and Electrical Engineering | Lead Engineer Automatisierungs- und Elektrotechnik (alle Geschlechter)

Bayer AG

Dormagen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Nov 18, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves leading the automation and electrical engineering aspects of small to medium-sized capital investment projects (new construction/conversion) within the Engineering E&I and Automation EMEA Team. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for creating detailed specifications for automation, process control, electrical, and measurement/control technology. Day-to-day tasks include concept creation, detailed planning, functional testing, and commissioning from basic design through to operation. A key part of the role is managing and monitoring suppliers and contractors, ensuring projects adhere to timelines and budgets, and making sound technical and economic decisions. This position is attractive as it actively shapes the digitalization of facilities through innovative technical solutions and promotes knowledge transfer within a highly qualified, international team environment, helping to ensure reliable supply chains for customers.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering or comparable qualification with long-term professional experience

Experience

  • Professional experience in the chemical industry
  • High level of expertise and profound knowledge in automation and electrical engineering
  • Experience with PLT field device technology, hardware/software, and applicable legal regulations
  • Experience in concept creation, detailed planning, functional testing, and commissioning

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel to support projects on-site and openness to work in an international environment (EMEA)