Principal 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.

Every day, Baxter touches the lives of millions of patients and providers worldwide who rely on our essential hospital and renal products and services.

Baxter's products and therapies are on nearly every floor, in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. Baxter's employees are building upon the company's rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care.

Our dedication to our mission means we are there when patients and healthcare professionals need us, during the critical moments that matter most!

Your role at Baxter

• Leading and supporting multiple capital projects.
• Troubleshooting issues with hardware and software.
• Optimally operate in and may facilitate cross-functional teams with guidance.
• Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives and cost implications.
• Resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.
• Able to work flexible hours as needed to support manufacturing activities.
• Work with others to detect problems and implement solutions.
• Analyze plant processes, design and implement improvements

What we offer from Day One

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What you will be doing

• Provides engineering support to the maintenance/manufacturing group by troubleshooting and making improvements to equipment and processes.
• Electrical - Troubleshoots automation systems and complex equipment through PLC, servo, robotic, HMI/MMI, and related process control and automation systems.
• Mechanical - Troubleshoots mechanical systems associated with automation and manufacturing processes.
• Leads large scope projects independently with minimal assistance.
• Provides Engineering leadership within a project team which focuses on accomplishing project objectives which includes process improvements and project implementation. Installs, validates, and implements medium to large scope equipment modifications and capital projects.
• Investigates and analyzes customer problems and develops design improvement suggestions.
• Performs hardware/software modifications, and documents system functional specification updates while adhering to documentation and change control requirements.
• Electrical - Prepares standard operating procedures for new and existing control equipment.
• Mechanical - Prepares standard operating procedures for new and existing control equipment.
• Leads the cost estimating of minor process improvements and capital budget items and the spending of approved project funds.
• The individual will need to be self-motivated and be able to work independently as well as within a multi-functional group to implement and/or handle medium to large scoped process improvement projects.
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles
• Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

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 $68,000 - $156,000 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 (REMOVE IF NOT APPLICABLE). 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.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Display a proven understanding of PLCs, HMI software, and electrical systems.
• Efficiently operate in and may facilitate cross-functional teams with mentorship.
• Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives and cost implications.
• Able to work flexible hours as needed to support manufacturing activities.

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. in Engineering and 3+ years related experience.
• Experience with programming and solving robotics and vision inspection systems.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment writing and reviewing validation and change control documentation.

Other Duties as Assigned

*Due to the nature of this position, the ability to work most holidays, some weekends and plant shut down periods is required.

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.

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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