Computer Vision Engineer II

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

This is where your expertise helps people

Baxter is on a mission to modernize our global manufacturing locations through the implementation of advanced automation and Industry 4.0 tools. These tools are designed to improve our operations productivity goals and enable manufacturing sites to be smarter and leaner.

Our team is seeking a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to develop and implement advanced machine vision solutions for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing deploying and optimizing computer vision systems for quality control defect detection and regulatory compliance in highly regulated environments. This role requires expertise in image processing deep learning and real-time computer vision applications with experience integrating vision systems into pharmaceutical and medical device automation processes.

Your team

Advanced Engineering & Digital Transformation is a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to tackle sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced 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 out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.

What youll be doing

• Partner with a team of cross-functional technical experts (e.g. software machine learning computer vision mechanical and controls engineers network administrators and cloud computing architects) to develop and implement AI-based computer vision systems for complex industrial automation use cases.
• Support cross-functional teams at a Global scale to deploy advanced technologies at our manufacturing facilities.
• Effectively manage project deliverables and commitments.
• Identify equipment/automation issues and recommend/implement improvements to Digital Transformation products and technologies.
• Support training workshops with regional and site manufacturing engineers on Digital Transformation technologies with the goals of helping participants understand the intricacies of the technology and how to implement and sustain it themselves.
• Generate technical documentation in support of project deliverables and requirements such as: protocols reports user requirements specifications (URS) design specifications validation test cases manuals work instructions etc.
• In this position you will learn to effectively use the command line in Linux (i.e. terminal) to provision hardware interact with various command lines tools (e.g. Docker AWS CLI etc.) collect diagnostic information and perform troubleshooting.
• Work with CoaXPress GigE and USB3 Vision cameras optics and lighting to optimize vision system image quality on the manufacturing floor including in cleanroom environments.
• Provision AI Vision system PCs with all the required software configure for use and troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues that may arise during commissioning and after validation.
• Work with Global and Local Quality teams to validate vision system systems for use in production.
• Support up to 30% business travel to global manufacturing locations.
• Collaborate with quality assurance regulatory affairs automation engineers and production teams to enhance vision system performance manufacturing efficiency and compliance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on some combination of industrial computer vision technologies including: Cameras/Sensors Lighting and Lensing and optics.
• Full stack web applications for the orchestration layer of the vision system application
• AWS cloud services such as S3 EC2 ECR OpenSearch and SageMaker for cloud-based application hosting storage search capabilities and AI/ML integration.
• Python programming including using libraries such as OpenCV TensorFlow PyTorch and Halcon for image processing algorithm and AI model development
• Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) (e.g. Allen-Bradley & Siemens)
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies in AI-based defect detection hyperspectral imaging and 3D vision for pharmaceutical and medical device

What youll bring

• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or related technical field.
• Advanced computer literacy/proficiency is required members of this team go well beyond basic word processing and generalized PC use. An ideal candidate will be able to successfully demonstrate a passion for learning software coding and related IT skills.
• Business Travel:Support projects across Baxters Global manufacturing network. Sites and extended team members are distributed across different regions (UCAN LATAM EMEA and APAC). Travel is often required for project scoping system installation & commissioning training local resources etc.
• Experience with computer vision hardware (i.e. industrial cameras lenses optics and lighting).
• Experience engaging and effectively managing outside contractors vendors suppliers etc.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for both software and hardware in machine vision applications.
• Expertise in industrial vision system hardware and industrial controllers.
• Experience in integrating machine vision systems with external systems (e.g. SCADA & MES systems cloud endpoints (e.g. AWS S3) and PLCs (e.g. Allen Bradley and Siemens)).
• Familiarity with deep learning models (CNNs transformers) for defect classification and anomaly detection.
• Experience selecting edge computing hardware assembling components and provisioning hardware with a Linux OS installing drivers and software from a command line interface.
• Possess a working knowledge of manufacturing and operations processes
• Ability to organize and present technical information and project plans with minimal assistance.
• Ability to execute plans while effectively managing risks and opportunities.
• Proficient English written and oral communication skills.
• Healthcare or other regulated industry experience in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred.

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.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion Baxter may decide to adjust suspend or discontinue as business needs change.

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.

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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one as well as insurance coverage for basic life accident short-term and long-term 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 time-off 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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