Principal Controls Engineer

This is where your expertise helps people

You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions.

Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As aPrincipal Controls Engineer you have a wide array of career choices but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation professional development and a purposeful mission.

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 fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together we build and maintain a positive work environment.

Our Engineering Team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.

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.

As aPrincipal Controls Engineer you will have the opportunity to lead by example and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish.

What we offer from Day One

• 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 youll be doing

• Develop or participate in the development of solutions to problems specific to your assigned projects
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues
• Write and/or implement and report on validation activities
• Design and perform routine testing project experiments analysis of data and reports results
• Perform engineering studies on new equipment to resolve accurate settings control points etc. including data collecting during start up and test batches
• Initiate new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project
• Perform NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks
• Lead and implement change control activities related to equipment
• Perform work assignments within production department that include training and technical support
• Assist service department as an SME and leads equipment and/or process solving efforts as needed
• Interpret complete and recommend modifications to operating policies where appropriate
• Establish and control capital operating budgets for project
• Assist in the design installation and start-up of new equipment and systems
• Perform technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for equipment/systems
• Coordinate with multi-functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to product lines
• Provide leadership direction and expertise for sophisticated projects
• Provide leadership and drive innovation within the plant

What youll bring

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role
• PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix AB500 Safety PLCs
• HMI: Allen-Bradley
• Robotics: Fanuc Yaskawa
• Vision Systems: Cognex Keyence
• Servo control systems (Rockwell Yaskawa)
• Electrical: Hands on solving and diagnostic skills understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems E-Plan P8 AutoCAD ability to read/draw schematics
• Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks RS-232 interfaces Profibus communication Fieldbus and HSSB
• Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control encoders hydraulics and pneumatics
• Hands on mechanical abilities is a plus
• AutoCAD drafting skills is a plus
• Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledgeable in the practice and execution of validation protocols

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 $104000 - $143000 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 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.

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