Sr Controls Engineer

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your expertise helps people!

Provide day to day engineering support during weekdays and weekends (as the need arises) to manufacturing areas (Fabrications and Welding). This position provides technical guidance to other engineering staff, engineering and maintenance technicians, maintenance supervisors, and others. You will be tasked with providing analysis of plant manufacturing capacity, process optimization and automation, MIP identification and implementation, process validation planning\execution using lean manufacturing techniques and other problem-solving tools.

Your Team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day!

Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

What You'll Be Doing

• Participates in continuous improvement projects.

• Writes and/or executes, and reports on validation activities.

• Performs engineering studies on new equipment to determine accurate settings, control points, etc. including data capturing during start up and test batches.

• Initiates new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project.

• Performs NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks.

• Manage and execute change control activities related to equipment.

• Performs work assignments within production department that include training and technical support.

• SME that leads equipment and/or process troubleshooting efforts, as needed.

• Establish and control capital operating budgets for projects.

• Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems, as required.

• Perform technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment/systems.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to existing and new product lines.

• The person in this position needs to frequently move between the office and the production floor.

• Design and build and lead installation of controls systems to support automation projects.

What You'll Bring

• BS in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)

• 5 or more years of demonstrated ability in a similar role.

• Experience in a regulated industry is a plus.

• Proven understanding of machine design, AutoCAD, and PLC Programming, troubleshooting and project management required.

• 5+ years Allen Bradly & Rockwell PLC experience Servo control systems (Rockwell, Allen Bradley and Yaskawa)

• Ability to read and write electrical schematics.

• Hands on mechanical skill set is a plus.

• AutoCad and Solid Edge drafting skills is a plus.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000 - $121,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
                                                                                                                                                               
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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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