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 Senior 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.
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 Senior 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.
Your role at Baxter
In this role, you will be responsible for supervising a Controls Engineering Team and providing day to day engineering support. This position also provides technical mentorship to other engineering staff, engineering, and maintenance
technicians. The Senior Principal Engineer is tasked with providing analysis of plant manufacturing capacity, process optimization and automation, VIP identification and implementation, process validation planning\execution using lean manufacturing techniques and other problem-solving tools.
What you will be doing
Develop or participate in the development of solutions to problems for assigned projects.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.
Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues.
Write, implement, and report on validation activities.
Design and perform routine testing, project experiments, and analysis of data and report on results.
Perform engineering studies on new equipment to resolve accurate settings, control points, etc. including data gathering during start up and test batches.
Initiate new or revision of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project.
Perform NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks.
Lead and complete change control activities related to equipment.
Perform work assignments within production department that include training and technical support
Assist service department as an SME and leads equipment and/or process solving efforts as needed.
Interpret, implement, and recommend modifications to operating policies where appropriate.
Establish and control capital operating budgets for projects.
Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems; Perform technical troubleshooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment/systems.
Coordinate with multi-functional teams (internal and external on projects relating to existing and new product lines; Provide technical mentorship to others.
Provide leadership, direction, and expertise for sophisticated projects.
Provide leadership and drive innovation within the plant.
Supervise 3-5 members of the Controls Engineering team.
Technical Software Skills:
PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs
HMI: Allen-Bradley
Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB
Electrical: Hands on solving and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read /draw schematics
Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Robotics: Fanuc, Yaskawa, Staubli
Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence
Programming (Bonus): C#, C++, VB, SQL Server
What you will bring
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
8+ years of experience in a similar role.
8+ years of Rockwell PLC experience
Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa)
Ability to read and write electrical schematics
Hands on mechanical
AutoCAD drafting
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 $128,000 - $176,000 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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
