Principal Engineer, Facilities

Baxter • Round Lake, IL

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About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your role at Baxter At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission to save and sustain lives. As a Principal Facilities Engineer at the Round Lake site, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliable, safe, and compliant operation of a 24/7 manufacturing facility. This position blends facilities engineering leadership with strong controls and automation expertise, owning key utility systems, driving operational excellence, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. Candidates must not be allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporins.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Discipline or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of Controls engineering background with hands‑on experience supporting facility utility systems
• Must not be allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporins.
• Experience with quality systems/ISO requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with controls systems and Building Management Systems (BMS) in an industrial environment
• Ability to read and interpret control, process, and electrical schematics
• Experience developing and sustaining CMMS‑based maintenance strategies
• Working knowledge of environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage contractors, and support multi-functional teams
• Strong documentation, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or 3D modeling tools
• A proactive, continuous‑improvement approach aligned with Baxter’s mission and values

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Medical, Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering ownership and technical support for plant utility systems, including HVAC, boilers, chillers, steam generation, compressed air, RO water, and fire protection systems
• Serve as the technical owner of the Building Management System (BMS), including system performance, optimization, solving, and continuous improvement
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive, predictive, and calibration maintenance programs using Maximo
• Support and train Facilities Technicians in fixing, controls, and equipment repairs
• Create, maintain, and review facility drawings, control schematics, and maintenance procedures
• Lead or support facility capital projects, equipment upgrades, and structural improvements
• Partner with Facilities and Operations teams to plan and complete plant shutdown activities
• Monitor construction and contractor activities to ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets are met
• Support plant safety, environmental, and EMS initiatives, including ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and OHSAS 18001
• Own regulatory and environmental compliance activities, including: Stormwater and Tier II Right‑to‑Know reporting Permit management and audit readiness
• Lead site energy management efforts, analyzing usage trends and driving reduction initiatives
• Manage waste streams and identify continuous improvement and sustainability opportunities
• Ensure building interior and exterior conditions meet site and regulatory standards
• Oversee site service contractors, including cleaning and pest control

Benefits

• Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees