Principal Engineer - Facilities & Critical Systems

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. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s 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

This is where your expertise helps people

The Principal Engineer is responsible for direct technical support of facilities, utilities and building infrastructure at the Cleveland manufacturing campus. Responsibilities include matrix-management of mechanics and operators, asset management, reliability of critical and non-critical utilities and infrastructure, and project management.

Your team

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to tackle 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 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.

What we offer from Day One

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• 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 you'll be doing

• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and other departments for improving plant systems in a manner that meets FDA, Corporate, and plant specifications.
• Support all critical systems (Distilled Water (WFI), Process Air, Environmental Air), HVAC systems, fluid systems (chillers, boilers, cooling towers, potable water, steam distribution, etc.) and electrical systems (plant power and controls).
• Facilities/Utilities project management (inception through completion).
• Lead the Cleveland site Lean Energy Management Program.
• Assist in reliability centered maintenance (RCM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) implementation with respect to utility systems.
• Ensure compliance as it relates to PMs, maintenance documentation, training, quality, 6s, safety.
• Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values – Respect, Responsiveness and Results.
• Support and Emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department – make decisions concerning these commitments within the area.
• Provide direction of resources in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
• Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required.
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.
• Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

What you'll bring

• BS in Engineering.
• 4-6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with GMP (Medical device or Pharmaceutical) manufacturing facility strongly preferred.
• Experience with HVAC and clean rooms, boiler control room operations, WFI generation, energy reduction and power distribution systems preferred.
• Proven communication, administrative and strong technical leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment. Solid professional writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.
• Good assessment and solving skills (mechanical and electrical) with demonstrated and proven experience and background.
• Good understanding of MSOffice products and enterprise-level systems (i.e. Coupa, Maximo, Trackwise, etc.).
• Ability to understand regulatory and safety guidelines applicable to the medical device / pharmaceutical industry and industry in general. Must have experience and knowledge with Lockout / Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work and other permitting programs as well as other Safety Programs.
• Interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems related to Facilities and Critical Systems Equipment in the support of manufacturing operations.
• Ability to resolve and/or call out any personnel issues that arise as part of ongoing operations.
• Knowledge of Best in Class Methods (Lean, Six Sigma, JIT, FIFO, etc.).
• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and department management.
• Have good project management skills and ability to organize many projects and priorities as required including financial tracking and cash flow forecasting.
• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words, schematics and drawings.
• Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.

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 $104,000 - $143,000 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. 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.

Other Duties as Assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

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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