Principal Automation Engineer

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

Automation engineer that supports process and automation improvements in a manufacturing site. Resource will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Quality to drive improved performance on production equipment. Responsible to deliver equipment that supports process reliability, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and plant-wide efficiency and to ensure the process design and operation consistently meet Engineering/Quality standards.

What you'll be doing

• Support operations, identifying process / controls improvements and/or obsolescence.
• Develop strategy for improvements that align with site priorities.
• Troubleshoots and improves automated equipment performance at the machine/system level.
• Maps process flows and critical control points across production.
• Owns equipment design reviews to align automation with process intent.
• Aligns with site digital transformation.
• Uses Lean/Six Sigma and statistical analysis to remove bottlenecks.
• Defines inputs/outputs, materials, and tolerances for each step.

What you'll bring

• Bachelors in Engineering, Mechanical/Chemical preferred.
• 5-10yrs of prior experience in related field.
• Prior manufacturing experience
• Role is on site, full time
• Less than 10% Travel
• Must be able to work in a Penicillin/Cephalosporin facility
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety, and validation.
• Mechanical + controls integration.
• PLC/HMI/SCADA awareness but coupled with equipment design authority.
• Strong in design risk mitigation and failure mode prevention.
• Experience in Industry 4.0 pilot initiatives (AI Vision, robotics).
• Process modeling and statistical control.
• Expertise in Six Sigma, DFSS, Voice of Customer.
• Broader plant-level view of efficiency, not just one machine.

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.

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.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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