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. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxters 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:

In this role you will be responsible for crafting developing and implementing PLC projects. In addition to providing technical support and service to these areas you may also perform the following functions: supervising requisitioning defining initiating specifying documenting and training.

Your team:

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fastpaced manufacturing environment. Together we build and maintain a positive work environment.

When you join us you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and outofthebox thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.

What you will 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 resolve accurate settings control points etc. including data collecting during start up and test batches.
• Initiates new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project.
• Performs NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks.
• Handle and complete change control activities related to equipment.
• Performs work assignments within production department that include training and technical support
• Assists service department as an SME and leads equipment and/or process solving efforts as needed.
• Interprets implements and recommends modifications to operating policies where appropriate.
• Establish and control capital operating budgets for projects.
• Assist in the design installation and startup of new equipment and systems as the need arises.
• Perform technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment/systems.
• Coordinate with multifunctional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to existing and new product lines.

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering field required (Electrical Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred).
• 3 years of PLC experience.
• Experience in a regulated industry is a plus.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable in the practice and of validation protocols.

Technical Skills:

• PLC: AllenBradley Control Logix PLC5 SLC500 Compact Logix Safety PLCs
• HMI: AllenBradley
• Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks RS232 interfaces Profibus communication Device Net Control Net Fieldbus and HSSB
• Electrical: Hands on solving and diagnostic skills understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems EPlan P8 AutoCAD ability to read /draw schematics
• Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control encoders hydraulics and pneumatics
• Robotics: Fanuc Yaskawa
• Vision Systems: Cognex Keyence
• Programming (Bonus): C# C VB SQL Servers
• Servo control systems (Rockwell Yaskawa)
• Ability to read and write electrical schematics

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 $88000 $121000 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.

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.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your wellbeing matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and wellbeing benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one as well as insurance coverage for basic life accident shortterm and longterm disability and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts educational assistance programs and timeoff benefits such as paid holidays paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service family and medical leaves of absence and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits the Employee Discount Program the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter

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