Engineering Specialist, Facilities and Critical Systems
About The Position
Join Baxter's Global Engineering team and help ensure the reliability, performance, and compliance of the facilities and critical utility systems that support our manufacturing operations. As an Engineering Specialist, Facilities and Critical Systems, you'll apply your expertise to engineering standards, facility improvements, and capital projects across Baxter's global network. This is where your knowledge of pharmaceutical facilities and critical utilities can influence how manufacturing sites operate, grow, and adapt to changing business and regulatory requirements. Your work will help teams make informed engineering decisions, address complex technical challenges, and maintain the systems that support the production of products patients depend on every day. You'll work closely with site engineers, project teams, and facility leaders to review designs, evaluate technical solutions, and identify opportunities to improve facility performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical facility, utility, or systems engineering.
- 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations.
- 8+ years of experience in an engineering leadership or senior technical engineering role.
- Experience applying cGMP requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of facility and utility systems, including HVAC, WFI, compressed air, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and energy management systems.
- Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, 21 CFR, ISO, and applicable building and safety regulations.
- Experience supporting capital projects from concept through startup and turnover.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design tools.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across multiple functions and locations.
- Experience in facility design, construction management, or capital project execution.
- Knowledge of ISPE, ASME, NFPA, EPA, and environmental health and safety requirements applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Experience developing engineering standards or governance programs for a global organization.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain engineering standards and guidance documents for facilities, utilities, and capital projects.
- Provide technical support and subject matter expertise for pharmaceutical facility and utility systems.
- Review facility designs, engineering studies, and project plans to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory expectations.
- Support manufacturing sites in the planning and execution of facility upgrades and improvement projects.
- Evaluate facility and utility system performance and recommend solutions to address technical issues and improve reliability.
- Monitor changes in industry practices and regulatory requirements and recommend updates to engineering standards and procedures.
- Develop and maintain project documentation standards, including SOWs, URSs, and BODs.
- Participate in project gate reviews and capital planning activities.
- Support sustainability initiatives through facility improvements, energy-efficient design practices, and carbon reduction efforts.
- Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, purchasing, and project teams to address facility and utility-related challenges.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams across the organization.
- Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
Benefits
- professional development opportunities
- paid volunteer time
- matching charitable contributions
- wellbeing programs
- resources for working parents and caregivers
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
