Principal Manufacturing Engineer

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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.

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

Your Role

The Principal Automation Engineer will focus on the implementation and adaptation of new and existing technologies on automation and associated processes in a manufacturing environment.

The candidate will be involved in corporate strategic initiatives designed to achieve long-term manufacturing and financial goals. He/ She will work on the controls and automation of manufacturing systems and will oversee designing and developing new automation solutions for the manufacturing processes. The engineer will oversee not only maintaining but also working on preventative and autonomous maintenance programs with manufacturing. Will support manufacturing to learn preventative steps in equipment to reduce downtime for equipment.

The candidate will be proactively working on ways to optimize production processes and reduce manufacturing costs while making sure that safety is not compromised by any modifications, he/ she recommends.

What You'll Be Doing

* Provides engineering support to the manufacturing group by troubleshooting and making improvements to equipment and processes.

* Electrical - Troubleshoots automation systems and complex equipment through PLC, servo, robotic, HMI/MMI, and related process control and automation systems.

* Mechanical - Troubleshoots mechanical systems associated with automation and manufacturing processes.

* Manages large scope projects independently with minimal assistance, including cost estimating for process and capital projects.

* Provides Engineering leadership within a project team which focuses on accomplishing project objectives which includes process improvements and project implementation. Installs, validates, and implements medium to large scope equipment modifications and capital projects.

* Investigates and analyzes customer problems and develops design improvement suggestions.

* Performs hardware/software modifications, and documents system functional specification updates while adhering to documentation and change control requirements.

* Electromechanical systems - Prepares standard operating procedures for new and existing control equipment.

* The individual will need to be self-motivated and be able to work independently as well as within a multi-functional group to implement and/or manage medium to large-scope process improvement projects.

* Learn, understand, and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

* ISO
13485 and ISO
9001 Quality Management systems preferred.

What You'll Bring

* Display a solid understanding of mechanical systems - including but not limited to PLCs, HMI software, and electrical systems.

* Effectively operates with multi-functional teams

* Displays a solid understanding of theories/practices used by other fields outside primary area of expertise.

* Ability to convince management on courses of action with minimal assistance using both written and verbal methods.

* Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints, piping and instrumentation drawings.

* Must be able to provide tangible solutions that that meet business objectives.

* Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions (e.g. SOPs, WINs, SOJTs) and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.

* Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members.

Education and/or Experience

* Degree in one of the following fields: mechanical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering.

* B.S. degree in Engineering and 5+ years related experience or M.S. Degree with 3-6 years of related experience.

* Experience with programming and troubleshooting robotics and vision inspection systems.

* Experience with high-speed packaging systems (e.g. Multivac), preferred.

* Experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device environment - writing and reviewing validation and change control documentation.

* Experience with automation/controls, preferred.

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…