Baxter - Made in Italy · 2 hours ago
Senior Principal Controls Engineer
Round Lake, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expBaxter is dedicated to redefining healthcare delivery and making a significant impact in people's lives. The Senior Principal Controls Engineer will support process and automation improvements in a manufacturing site, collaborating with various teams to enhance equipment reliability and drive digital transformation initiatives.
Consumer GoodsFurnitureManufacturingRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support daily operations by identifying control system improvements, addressing obsolescence risks, and enhancing equipment reliability
Develop and implement improvement strategies that align with site priorities and longterm business goals
Troubleshoot and optimize automated equipment at the machine and system level to improve throughput, uptime, and repeatability
Advance the site’s digital transformation through automation, data integration, and Industry 4.0 initiatives
Partner with manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Author, execute, and report on validation activities, including test protocols
Lead NCR/CAPA investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
Own change control activities related to equipment and process modifications
Serve as a subject matter expert for equipment troubleshooting and process performance issues
Provide leadership, technical direction, and innovation on complex engineering initiatives that advance plant capability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline preferred)
8+ years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work in a Penicillin/Cephalosporin facility
Onsite, full‑time role with less than 10% travel
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and validation practices
Experience with automation platforms, including Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix PLCs and Safety PLCs
Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley HMIs, Fanuc/Staubli robotics, Cognex/Keyence vision systems, and Rockwell/Yaskawa servo systems
Familiarity with motion control, VFDs, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Hands‑on mechanical proficiency; experience with Serialization and SCADA systems is a plus
Demonstrated capability in developing and performing validation protocols
Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, including AI‑based vision and robotics
Exposure to Six Sigma, DFSS, and Voice of Customer methodologies
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 - Made in Italy
Baxter is an Italian company founded in 1990 in that cultural and territorial melting pot where the high-end furniture production experience of Brianza meets the knowledge of design capital Milan, hub of Italian creativity.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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