Equipment Maintenance Technician

Join us as an Equipment Maintenance Technician at Baxter International Inc.

Baxter is committed to redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our mission is to save and sustain lives, foster a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration, and empower every individual to take ownership and drive meaningful results.

You will provide a high level of maintenance support for all equipment in the Galaxy filling process. The role includes ensuring manufacturing lines are well maintained and ready to run during planned production time, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and supporting emergency service calls.

• Monitor assigned manufacturing lines and communicate with manufacturing to reduce downtime.
• Perform high‑level troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Review current PMs, verify parts are in stock, and complete PMs on time.
• Build and rebuild machine assemblies.
• Communicate equipment issues and work status to supervision, manufacturing, and management per the plant’s Stop and Fix guidelines.
• Initiate work orders using the Maximo CMMS system.
• Perform PM work and assign work related to the Galaxy process to maintain equipment reliability and efficiency. Ensure proper and timely completion of related documentation.
• Note in Maximo or other downtime tracking methods any problems, breakdowns or alarms related to all equipment, and initiate a work order. Review equipment trends to support efforts to eliminate recurring problems.
• Share knowledge and train less experienced technicians on the Galaxy process, related equipment, safety, 6S, and PMs associated with the RLD and RLN facilities.
• Assist with robot maintenance, troubleshooting and problem identification related to machine output and quality defects.
• Solicit help from Lead technicians and engineering assistance when needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to the Baxter Code of Conduct.
• Maintain 100% on‑time completion of all required training.

• A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or related products and minerals.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; technical certifications a plus.
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline or above a plus.
• 3 or more years of manufacturing systems experience preferred.
• 2 or more years of manufacturing systems experience with an Associate’s degree.
• 1 or more year of manufacturing systems experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior experience working in an FDA regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to read & understand electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Develop strong troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of programmable logic controllers.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills; customer oriented.
• Skilled in MS Word, MS Excel and Maximo or similar CMMS.
• Experience with energy management, conservation and sustainability projects.
• Desire to broaden knowledge and improve skill level.

The estimated base salary for this position is $52,800–$72,600 annually (subject to change based on market data and other factors).

Baxter offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage (starting day one), disability insurance, retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts, educational assistance programs, paid holidays, paid time off, family and medical leave, and more. Benefit details are available through the Baxter Benefits site.

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

Baxter is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

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Senior Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Hospitals and Health Care

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.