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

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.

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 globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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