Baxter International Inc. · 6 hours ago
Principal Process Engineer
Round Lake, Illinois
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expBaxter International Inc. is dedicated to redefining healthcare delivery and improving lives. The Principal Process Engineer will support process and automation improvements in a manufacturing site, collaborating with various teams to enhance equipment performance and operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Support daily operations by improving control systems, addressing obsolescence, and increasing equipment reliability
Develop and implement improvement strategies aligned with site priorities and long‑term business objectives
Troubleshoot and optimize automated equipment to boost throughput, uptime, and repeatability
Map process flows and critical control points to enable data‑driven decision‑making
Advance digital transformation through automation, data integration, and Industry 4.0 technologies
Use Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical tools to remove bottlenecks and enhance process capability
Lead or support root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving for project‑specific challenges
Execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational efficiency
Develop and update SOPs, protocols, and work instructions to align with process and equipment changes
Lead NCR/CAPA investigations and drive effective corrective and preventive actions
Manage change controls for equipment and process modifications
Deliver training and provide ongoing technical support to production teams
Act as an SME for equipment troubleshooting and process performance improvements
Guide cross‑functional teams and vendors while providing technical leadership on complex engineering initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field preferred)
Ability to work in a Penicillin/Cephalosporin facility
5+ years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Onsite, fulltime role with less than 10% travel
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and validation practices
Experience with automation platforms, including:
Optimize automated systems for high reliability, minimal operator intervention, and stable performance across varying production conditions
Reduce human error by simplifying interfaces, designing fail-safes (poka-yoke), and creating processes that naturally guide correct actions
Improve alarm systems by eliminating nuisance alerts, prioritizing actionable alarms, and using data to enhance operator response and situational awareness
Bring strong technical capability across motion control, VFDs, pneumatics/hydraulics, plus mechanical aptitude; experience with Serialization and SCADA is a plus
Apply structured risk-reduction tools (FMEA, failure-mode prevention), Industry 4.0 technologies (AI vision, robotics), and methodologies like Six Sigma, DFSS, and VOC
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.
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.28BKey Investors
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research
2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2021-04-21Grant· $1.81M
2019-05-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.68B
Leadership Team
Andrew Hider
President and Chief Executive Officer
Giuseppe Accogli
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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