Automation Technologist

Job Summary

At Baxter, we believe every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life. This role provides essential hands‑on technical support to our engineering and manufacturing teams, ensuring equipment runs reliably and improvement projects are executed effectively.

• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting equipment issues and implementing improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Diagnose and repair automation systems, including PLCs, servos, robotics, HMIs and related control components under the guidance of Process/Controls Engineers and Maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems associated with automated and conventional manufacturing equipment.
• Manage medium to large scope technical projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and aligned with engineering direction.
• Provide engineering support within project teams, contributing to process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Assist in installing, validating, and implementing equipment modifications, ensuring compliance with documentation and regulatory expectations.
• Investigate equipment or process issues, analyze root causes, and recommend practical improvements.
• Perform hardware and software updates, maintaining accurate functional specifications and adhering to change control requirements.
• Prepare standard operating procedures for new and existing electrical control systems.
• Prepare standard operating procedures for new and existing mechanical systems and equipment.
• Work independently and collaboratively, supporting multi‑functional teams to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Apply strong project management skills to coordinate tasks, track progress, and ensure successful execution of assigned work.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience as an engineering technologist or in a related technical role.
• Ability to work in a Penicillin/Cephalosporin facility.
• Management, or equivalent technical field; relevant certifications considered.
• Project management capability, with experience coordinating technical tasks and supporting engineering initiatives.
• Familiarity with TQM, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies (preferred).
• Experience with CAD or 3D design tools (preferred).

The estimated base salary for this position is $76,000 - $104,500 annually. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Benefits include medical and dental coverage starting day one, basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) retirement savings plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days, family and medical leave, paid parental leave, commuting benefits, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program, and childcare benefits.

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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.