Controls/Automation Engineer

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Your role

This position is a hands-on oriented engineer responsible for leading concurrent projects of various sizes & types including profit maintenance, VIP, safety, and capacity to meet business objectives. This will also include designing and troubleshooting electrical and/or mechanical systems of industrial automation and be a technical leader supporting the manufacturing process.

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.

When you join us, you will work with 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 you'll be doing

• Develops User Requirement Specifications, Technical Specification and Design Specifications for new automated processing equipment or upgrades to existing equipment such as robotic assembly, vision systems, convey systems, tubing extruders, and injection molding equipment
• Performs process reviews and prepares technical reports detailing equipment operation, best practices and recommended changes
• Prepares documentation in support of capital projects and manage capital projects. Monitors and reports project costs including capital and cross-functional expenses. Estimates cost affected by design and/or policy changes
• Leads small project teams as needed to accomplish project objectives
• Utilize lean principles to reduce waste in the manufacturing process to ensure focus on value-added activities
• Manages multiple projects at the same time while coordinating efforts with management, engineering, and factory personnel to meet completion dates and minimize production down time
• Supports testing and validation of manufacturing system from concept thru production
• Provides on-going support of continuous improvement efforts to support yearly value improvement opportunities
• Provides support to manufacturing related to safe and efficient daily operations
• Interfaces with different functional groups and producing appropriate documentation in support of projects
• Works closely with product development leaders, suppliers and manufacturing to ensure meeting of customer needs and requirements

What you'll bring

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Creative, highly motivated, diligent professional with a positive attitude and passion for engineering and technology
• Requires little direction, gives guidance to others, works on technical projects, and has sophisticated knowledge within area of functional responsibility
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills including Microsoft Office
• Lead and assist electrical or controls issues for equipment to determine root cause, then determine solution and procure vital components to prevent reoccurrence
• Proficient with PLC programming and control systems design (Examples: Siemens, Allen Bradley, Control Technology Inc (CTI), Automation Direct, Profibus, and Device Net, ACE, V+) developing standard modules and extensive custom code. Good understanding of PID control systems
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical issues on equipment and then applying engineering principles for a permanent solution is desired
• General knowledge of CAD design and ability to use either AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor software to create basic conceptual designs
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements in the infrastructure of existing automated mechanical systems

Physical / Safety Requirements

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time 
• Requires lifting up to 50 lbs.

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 $68,000 - $102,000 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, commission, and/or long-term incentive. 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.

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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