Automation Technician
Automation Technician
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$ 68000 - 93500
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Job Description
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
Assumes a technical lead role in the fabrication and assembly of automation equipment projects. Collaborate with outside vendors designers engineering and plant personnel. Builds installs operates maintains repairs and modifies automated manufacturing equipment. Able to support mechanical aspects of automation equipment as well as troubleshoot and assist in electrical component replacement and setup. Assists in de-bug and acceptance testing. Provides guidance and training to plant personnel in establishing operation maintenance and standard processes. Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and recommends corrective action. Advises and assists in effecting design changes to improve equipment efficiency product quality and/or reduce the cost of operation or construction.
What youll be doing
- Adheres to all environmental health and safety SOPs equipment policies and procedures.
- Able to create sketches and redlines of changes on the shop floor to communicate design alterations to engineering. Provide design feedback in review and project close-out meetings.
- Completes fabrication assembly installation and support service within time requirements established by management.
- Advanced working knowledge of measuring equipment including micrometers calipers indicators gauges and digital measurement equipment to perform quality checks.
- Able to install and trouble shoot automation specific components including electric pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Able to assist in building electrical panels or field termination of wiring.
- Able to troubleshoot and adjust machine sensors and replace faulty components.
- Provide on-site training to plant personnel in the operation and maintenance of automation machinery.
- Communicate effectively on a technical level with management engineering plant personnel and outside technical resource and support services.
- As required travel to plant locations both foreign and domestic to install or service equipment. Must be able to travel up to 20%.
- Able to perform other duties as assigned or required and work overtime as required.
- Capable of precision machining with knowledge of shop floor metal working equipment including vertical milling machines lathes grinders press brakes and shears to produce or alter machine parts made from metal or plastics considered a plus.
What youll bring
- High School or GED diploma required.
- Associate degree or certification in Automation Technology Mechatronics Electrical Engineering or related field or 5 years of experience in a hands-on mechanical/electrical original equipment manufacturer or maintaining complex automation systems within a manufacturing environment.
- High mechanical ability to follow drawings choose fasteners and order of operation to assemble complex mechanical systems for automation correctly.
- Able to read and interpret mechanical CAD drawings/images for machining and assembly pneumatic and electrical schematics for plumbing and troubleshooting.
- Skilled using hand tools as well as hand power tools.
- Able to route and terminate electrical wiring to replace field components on equipment.
- Able to perform general circuit testing including voltage resistance and current to identify faulty components and replace as needed.
- Good communication ability and basic computer skills required.
- Solid math aptitude including addition subtraction multiplication division and fractions is required.
- Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Able to work from heights up to 10 ft. and in limited spaces within equipment to install and service systems. Work while wearing proper PPE and/or donning cleanroom clothing in medical manufacturing environments.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and draw accurate conclusions based on available information.
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 $68000-$93500 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 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
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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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
