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 Controls 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.

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.

Our Engineering Team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life‑saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.

When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks  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 Controls 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.

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Develop or participate in the development of solutions to problems specific to your assigned projects
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues
• Write and/or implement, and report on validation activities
• Design and perform routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data and reports results
• Perform engineering studies on new equipment to resolve accurate settings, control points, etc. including data collecting during start up and test batches
• Initiate new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project
• Perform NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks
• Lead and implement 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, complete, and recommend modifications to operating policies where appropriate
• Establish and control capital operating budgets for project
• Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems
• Perform technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for equipment/systems
• Coordinate with multi‑functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to product lines
• Provide leadership, direction, and expertise for sophisticated projects
• Provide leadership and drive innovation within the plant

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role
• PLC:
  Allen‑Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs
• HMI:
  Allen‑Bradley
• Robotics:
  Fanuc, Yaskawa
• Vision Systems:
  Cognex, Keyence
• Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa)
• Electrical:
  Hands on solving and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E‑Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read/draw schematics
• Communication:
  Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS‑232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB
• Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Hands on mechanical abilities is a plus
• AutoCAD drafting skills is a…