Controls Engineer Hickory, NC

Job Description

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.

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 Controls Engineer I, 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 Controls Engineer I, 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.

• Develops or participates in the development of solutions to problems specific to assigned project
• Participates in continuous improvement projects
• Works with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues
• Writes and/or implements, and reports on validation activities
• Designs and performs routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data and reports results
• Performs engineering studies on new equipment to determine accurate settings, control points, etc. including data capturing during start up and test batches
• Initiates new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project
• Performs NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks
• Lead and complete change control activities related to equipment
• Performs work assignments within production department that include training and technical support
• Interprets, implements, and recommends modifications to operating policies where appropriate
• Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems as required
• Perform technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment/systems
• Coordinate with multi-functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to existing and new product lines
• The person in this position needs to frequently move between the office and the production floor
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment without daylight / windows
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to access machinery

• BS in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
• Experience in a regulated industry is a plus
• Strong accountability and ownership
• Strong…