Process Engineer

Process Engineer

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

As a Process Engineer at Baxter Healthcare Corporation, you will play a pivotal role in our Injection Molding and Devices operations. This is an outstanding opportunity to be at the forefront of continuous improvement, new business initiatives, and capacity expansion projects. Your contributions will ensure the flawless execution of manufacturing equipment reliability and process support work within our innovative cleanroom environment.

You will be part of a cross-functional team that manages ambitious projects and drives world-class performance!

Initial project work involves installing and bringing into operation new automated device assembly machines, altering cleanroom environments, and validating new molds and assembly equipment. You will support the Project Manager in planning, monitoring, and purchasing to successfully carry out these initiatives.

• Build and modify precision assembly and/or manufacturing equipment.
• Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Prepare accurate estimates for various tasks and projects.
• Coordinate capital projects, directly and through coordinating engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement activities across the department.
• Collaborate with plant and corporate groups, contractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate the initiation, troubleshooting, and commissioning phases for new manufacturing processes.
• Manage equipment life cycle processes such as upgrades, replacement, and decommissioning.
• Perform product life cycle management tasks, including build changes, material changes, Supplier Notice of Change (SNC) assessments, and specification changes.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to all plant departments.
• Demonstrate proactive communication and problem-solving skills.
• Support and achieve Value Improvement Projects (VIPs).
• Adhere to FDA Design Control standards and maintain all department operational guidelines.
• Generate technical documents, reports, equipment specifications, and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Computer Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years in Engineering or Manufacturing is required; experience in FDA manufacturing is helpful.
• Preferred experience with automation controls, automated assembly, control systems, PLCs, HMIs, servos, and vision inspection systems.
• Proficiency in software used to build models (e.g., AutoCAD, Solid Works) is preferred.
• Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification or industry-standard equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in plastic injection molding is advantageous.
• Project Management skills and experience, including familiarity with Microsoft Project, are a plus.
• Experience and skills in Lean Manufacturing are helpful.

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 $76,000 - 95,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position.

We may pay more or less than that of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This…