Principal Controls Engineer

Your role at Baxter 

This is where your expertise helps people

You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions. 

Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Principal Engineer, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission. 

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 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. 

As a Principal Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead by example, and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here, you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish. 

What you'll be doing

Responsible for engineering support for the plant production departments and facilities. Principal engineer provides technical resources and expertise along with project management skills.

• Provide engineering to all assigned projects through design, development, installation, validation, and ongoing support.

• Manage numerous projects at the same time

• Interact with plant functions, including EHS, operations, maintenance, and quality personnel.

• Oversee the installation and start-up of new equipment and systems.

• Responsible for time estimates and budgets for all capital improvement projects.

• Act as technical resource to assist in plant process improvements.

• Manage technical resources in the implementation of plant projects

• Responsible as project leader for insuring compliance to GMP/QSR, ISO9000 and ISO 13485 in all projects.

• Provide support of continuous improvement projects to meet Safety, Quality, and Operational goals.

• Provide technical support to PDP /design change projects, as needed.

• Provide expertise for Lean Enterprise implementation.

What you'll bring

• BS in Engineering and 5-8 years of relevant experience. 

• Creative, highly motivated, dependable professional with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for engineering and technology

• Must be a dedicated and reliable hands-on professional who has the capability to excel in self-directed and team environments to meet the customer needs and requirements

• Proven ability to troubleshoot, debug, and support manufacturing machinery

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills

• CAD design experience preferred

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:

• Knowledge of CAD design and ability to use either SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor software to create conceptual designs and communicate with fabrication shops.

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

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.