Controls Engineer I (Nights)

Your role at Baxter

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. 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. This is a night shift position.

Your team

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. 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. As a Controls Engineer I, you will have the opportunity to lead by example, and enjoy mentoring and learning from others.

What you'll be doing

• 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

What you will bring

• BS in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
• Experience in a regulated industry is a plus
• Strong accountability and ownership
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing
• Technical Software Skills Preferred: PLC- Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs
• HMI- Allen-Bradley
• Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB
• Electrical- Hands on solving and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read /draw schematics
• Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Robotics (preferred)- Fanuc, Yaskawa, Staubli
• Vision Systems (preferred)- Cognex, Keyence
• Programming (Bonus)- C#, C++, VB, SQL Server