Controls Engineer I

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 position is responsible for providing day to day engineering support during weekdays and weekends (as the need arises) to manufacturing areas. This role will also be responsible for supporting design, development, implementation of PLC projects. The position requires 0-2 years' experience with the following skills: Rockwell Control Logix PLC code, robotic systems is a plus, ability to review electrical design, train, identify gaps and develop countermeasures around programming issues. Responsible for providing technical support and service to different areas in the facility. The incumbent may also perform the following functions: requisitioning, defining, initiating, specifying, and documenting.

Your team

Baxter is where we are 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.

The role offers competitive salary, and great benefits. Including a 401K and bonuses. You'll be offered extensive training, and the tight-knit working environment within the Manufacturing team means employees get additional training from their direct manager and peers when needed.

What you'll be doing

• Develops or participates in the development of solutions to problems specific to assigned project.

• Participates in continuous improvement projects.

• Works with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues.

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

• Designs and performs routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data and reports results.

• 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.

• Lead and complete change control activities related to equipment.

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

• Interprets, implements, and recommends modifications to operating policies where appropriate.

• 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 multi-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.

• Must be able to work in a clean room environment without daylight / windows.

• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to access machinery.

What you will bring

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

• Experience in a regulated industry is a plus.

• Strong accountability and ownership.

• Strong leadership and project management skills.

• Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing.

• Technical Software Skills Preferred:

• PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs

• HMI: Allen-BradleyCommunication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB

• Electrical: Hands on solving and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read /draw schematicsr

• Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics

• Robotics (preferred): Fanuc, Yaskawa

• Vision Systems (preferred): Cognex, Keyence

• Programming (Bonus): C#, C++, VB, SQL Server

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 $72,000 - $95,000 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. 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.

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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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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