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. 

Summary:

This position is a hands-on oriented engineer responsible for designing and troubleshooting electrical and/or mechanical systems of industrial automation with experience troubleshooting and debugging processing equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (these are primary responsibilities of the role and the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned):

• Develops User Requirement Specifications, Technical Specification and Design Specifications for new automated processing equipment or upgrades to existing equipment such as robotic assembly, convey systems, resin blenders, pelletizers, sheeting extruders, and 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 up to approximately $1MM in size. 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.
• 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

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Prefer 3+ engineering experience with strong project management skills
• Creative, highly motivated, dependable professional with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for engineering and technology
• Requires little direction, gives guidance to others, works on technical projects, and has advanced knowledge within area of functional responsibility.
• For Electrical Engineering candidates: 
• Proficient with PLC programming and control systems design (Examples: Siemens, Allen Bradley, Contron Technology Inc (CTI), Automation Direct, Profibus, and Device Net, ) developing standard modules and extensive custom code. Good understanding of PID control systems.
• For Mechanical Engineering candidates: 
• General knowledge of CAD design and ability to use either SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor software to create basic conceptual designs and communicate with fabrication shops.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements in the infrastructure of existing automated mechanical systems.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills including Microsoft Office

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.

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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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.