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Baxter International Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Automation

Round Lake, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $165K/yr

10+ years exp

Baxter International Inc. is redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. The Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Automation will support process and automation improvements in a manufacturing site, collaborating with various teams to enhance production equipment performance and drive efficiency initiatives.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Support operations, identifying process / controls improvements and/or obsolescence

Develop strategy for improvements that align with site priorities

Troubleshoots and improves automated equipment performance at the machine/system level

Maps process flows and critical control points across production

Owns equipment design reviews to align automation with process intent

Aligns with site digital transformation

Uses Lean/Six Sigma and statistical analysis to remove bottlenecks

Defines inputs/outputs, materials, and tolerances for each step

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAutomation EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceLean/Six SigmaIndustry 4.0PLC/HMI/SCADAProcess ModelingStatistical AnalysisDesign Risk MitigationFailure Mode PreventionVoice of Customer

Required

Bachelors in Engineering, Mechanical/Chemical preferred

10+ yrs of prior experience in 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

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one

Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational assistance programs

Paid holidays

Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service

Family and medical leaves of absence

Paid parental leave

Commuting benefits

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Childcare benefits

Company

Baxter International Inc.

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For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world.

Founded in 1931

Deerfield, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees