Senior Controls Engineer

About the role

This is where your work makes a difference.

Baxter believes every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Affords assistance in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems as the need arises.
• Performs technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment/systems.
• Collaborates with multi-functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to existing and new product lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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 execution of validation protocols.
• PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, PLC5, SLC500, Compact Logix, Safety PLCs.
• HMI: Allen-Bradley.
• Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Device Net, Control Net, Fieldbus and HSSB.
• Electrical: Hands on solving and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan 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.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Skills

• Problem Solver
• Analytical Thinker
• Data Driven
• Solution Focused & Results Oriented
• Collaborative
• Innovative

Benefits

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

• Medical and dental coverage that starts on day one.
• 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.
• 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.

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $96,000 - $132,000 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.

Schedule

Not specified.