Sr. Automation Engineer Robotics Software
Bayer· startup· Pharmaceuticals· Aug 5, 2026 · 3mo agoPosted 83 days ago
Ankeny,Iowa,United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$165K–$215K est.
3+ years exp
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Job description
Senior Automation Engineer Robotics Software for Ankeny, IA to build & configure robotics automation applications; investigate mechanical failures & unexpected maintenance problems; install, calibrate, operate & maintain robots; build, configure, test, maintain & deploy robotics solutions for machine control, hardware automation, computer visioning, and machine learning; conduct research on robotic technology to create new robotic systems & system capabilities; troubleshoot & debug robotics software; develop technical documentation for application design; mentor and train junior robotics engineers. Requires Master's in Informatics, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering or closely-related quantitative field & 3 yrs experience: d eveloping software to communicate with PLC controlled machines & integrate machine hardware using OPC UA and Modbus; d esigning & developing Python-based applications to integrate robotics and automation equipment with backend services and databases; developing multi-threading for machine automation & data management; designing & developing HMI applications for machine control and monitoring automation systems using Javascript, Vue and FastAPI; deploying, testing & troubleshooting robotics and automation software; implementing monitoring & logging for automation and robotics systems; and collaborating with engineers to evaluate requirements for robotics hardware, specify and procure hardware, and oversee component integration and validation. Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per wk from home office location within reasonable commuting distance of Ankeny, IA. Up to 35% US and int'l travel req'd. Salary Range: Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $115,000.00 to $144,000.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. The offered salary may vary within this range based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. Mail resume to Cascinda Fischbeck, Bayer Research and Development Services LLC, 800 N. Lindbergh Blvd., E2NE, St. Louis, MO 63167 or email resume to careers_us@bayer.com . Include reference code below with resume.
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Division: Crop Science Reference Code 879402
Functional Area: Seed Automation Location: Ankeny, IA
Employment Type: Regular Position Grade:
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