Principal Systems Engineer - Automation

Principal Systems Engineer - Automation

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.

Automation engineer that supports process and automation improvements in a manufacturing site. Resource will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Quality to drive improved performance on production equipment. Responsible to deliver equipment that supports process reliability, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and plant-wide efficiency and to ensure the process design and operation consistently meet Engineering/Quality standards.

• Support operations, identifying process / controls improvements and/or obsolescence.
• Develop strategy for improvements that align with site priorities.
• Troubleshoot and improve automated equipment performance at the machine/system level.
• Map process flows and critical control points across production.
• Own equipment design reviews to align automation with process intent.
• Align with site digital transformation.
• Use Lean/Six Sigma and statistical analysis to remove bottlenecks.
• Define inputs/outputs, materials, and tolerances for each step.

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Mechanical/Chemical preferred.
• 6+ years of prior experience in a related field.
• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Role is on site, full time.
• Less than 10% travel.
• Must be able to work in a Penicillin/Cephalosporin facility.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety, and validation.
• Mechanical + controls integration.
• PLC/HMI/SCADA awareness but coupled with equipment design authority.
• Strong in design risk mitigation and failure mode prevention.
• Experience in Industry 4.0 pilot initiatives (AI Vision, robotics).
• Process modeling and statistical control.
• Expertise in Six Sigma, DFSS, Voice of Customer.
• Broader plant-level view of efficiency, not just one machine.

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 the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and…