Senior Engineer, Electrical Design

About the role

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe 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. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design for custom automation equipment, collaborating with a cross-functional team to ensure successful system development, fabrication, assembly, and functionality.
• Work with design engineering, technicians, plant personnel, and external vendors to support equipment design, component integration, and problem resolution during development and manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain electrical documentation, including new and modified electrical drawings, bills of materials, and integration of purchased components in accordance with industry standards.
• Provide technical support and continuous improvement of electrical systems, cabling, and testing equipment, ensuring reliable and optimized machine performance.
• Support safety and compliance activities, including machine risk assessments, preparation of required documentation, and execution of Machine Safety checks; ensure all designs adhere to NEC, UL, and other applicable codes and regulations.
• Aid during debugging, commissioning, and validation of automation equipment, contributing to process optimization and readiness for deployment.
• Contribute to project cost estimating and scheduling, and support Project Managers by providing technical feedback to help maintain timelines and approved budgets.
• Provide indirect supervision and technical guidance, including requisitioning components, documenting designs, and participating in training activities; up to 20% travel may be required domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical or Automation Engineering with minimum 3 years of relevant experience in electrical or controls design.
• Experience working in or supporting a dynamic manufacturing environment, preferably in the healthcare or pharmaceutical automation sector.
• Hands-on experience in electrical, controls, and pneumatic system design for modern automated manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with electrical design software, preferably Eplan, SolidWorks Electrical, or Spac.
• Detailed and compliant electrical drawing documentation using ISO and ANSI standards.
• Familiarity with machine safety norms and standards, such as ISO 12100, ISO 13849, and IEC 62061.
• Strong knowledge of core engineering principles, with emphasis on electrical and controls engineering for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to develop detailed, industry-compliant electrical drawings and interpret technical documentation, including schematics, manuals, and component specifications.
• Skilled in analyzing electrical and pneumatic system designs to identify improvements, innovations, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Basic understanding of PLC architectures, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communication networks, such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to contribute successfully within a larger cross-functional design team.
• Hands-on, shop-floor-oriented problem-solving approach, supporting practical debugging and design refinement.
• Strong English communication skills; basic Italian is a plus for coordination with the Swiss site.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Automation Engineering with minimum 3 years of relevant experience in electrical or controls design.
• Experience working in or supporting a dynamic manufacturing environment, preferably in the healthcare or pharmaceutical automation sector.
• Hands-on experience in electrical, controls, and pneumatic system design for modern automated manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with electrical design software, preferably Eplan, SolidWorks Electrical, or Spac.
• Detailed and compliant electrical drawing documentation using ISO and ANSI standards.
• Familiarity with machine safety norms and standards, such as ISO 12100, ISO 13849, and IEC 62061.
• Strong knowledge of core engineering principles, with emphasis on electrical and controls engineering for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to develop detailed, industry-compliant electrical drawings and interpret technical documentation, including schematics, manuals, and component specifications.
• Skilled in analyzing electrical and pneumatic system designs to identify improvements, innovations, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Basic understanding of PLC architectures, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communication networks, such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to contribute successfully within a larger cross-functional design team.
• Hands-on, shop-floor-oriented problem-solving approach, supporting practical debugging and design refinement.
• Strong English communication skills; basic Italian is a plus for coordination with the Swiss site.

Skills

• Electrical and Controls Engineering
• Machine Safety Norms and Standards
• PLC Architectures and Industrial Communication Networks
• Collaboration and Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Approach

Benefits

• 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

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 upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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