Process Automation / Controls Engineer ( Facilities )

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

Works as part of a team to support process control systems and new project implementation.

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

• Design / modify process automation and manufacturing equipment.

• Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

• Prepare estimates for various tasks and projects.

• Lead capital projects both directly and through coordinating engineers.

• Drive Continuous Improvement Activities.

• Collaborate with plant and corporate groups as well as contractors and vendors.

• Manage start-up, debug, and commission new manufacturing processes.

• Equipment life cycle management including: upgrades, replacement, and decommissioning.

• Provide technical support/troubleshooting to facilities and process related equipment.

• Demonstrate proactive communication and problem solving.

• Responsible for supporting and achieving Value Improvement Projects (VIP's).

• Responsible for adhering to FDA Design Control standards at all times.

• Generate technical documents, reports, equipment specifications, and interpret technical drawings/schematics

• Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

• Ability to discuss normally encountered technical or project management issues, both verbally and in written form.

• Ability to work as a collaborative team member.

• Ability to solve routine design and engineering problems

• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.

• Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.

• Must have basic programming aptitude and want to learn.

• Role will focus Allen Bradley Controls, Rockwell Software (FactoryTalk View ME / SE), PowerFlex VFDs, Wonderware, etc.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required. (Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer degrees are preferred)

• 1 or more years Engineering / Manufacturing experience. FDA manufacturing preferred.

• Programming/troubleshooting experience with automation controls, PLC's, and HMI's is preferred.

• Design software experience (like AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc.) is preferred

• Project Management skills and experience (including Microsoft Project software) are a plus.

• Lean Manufacturing skills and experience are a plus.

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.

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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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