Robotics Lead Technician

Baxter International Inc.•Batesville, IN

4d•Onsite

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 This is where my hands make life-sustaining products The Robotics Lead Technician is responsible for programming robot weld machines and other programmable equipment. Provides the technical expertise required for integration, programming, assistance and service of robotic cells, including planning/writing of programming code as necessary, to ensure the end product meets functional goals expected of the product on required schedules. This position reports to the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Weld/Paint. Your Team Nestled in the scenic hills of Southeastern Indiana, Batesville is more than a great place to live—it’s home to Baxter’s thriving facility, where purpose-driven work meets a supportive community. Since 1956, our 765,000 sq. ft. site has grown to over 700 employees united by a mission: to save and sustain lives. Here, you’ll find a culture built on ethics, care, and collaboration, where diversity of thought and professional growth are valued. From hospital beds and mattresses to vital sign monitoring solutions, our products reach patients worldwide, contributing to a Value of Production of $262.9M. At Baxter, your time and talent matter—because every role helps deliver life-saving innovations to those who need them most.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent 2-year college or technical school offering specialized robotic training preferred.
Electrical tech, PLC Programming knowledge required
Minimum 2 years Robotic Welding Programming experience required including robot interface, programming, or peripheral equipment integration/operation.
2-5 years workable knowledge of MRC (Motoman) and Milacron knowledge required
Demonstrated knowledge of basic weld parameters and torch angles.
Must have ability to program, startup, troubleshoot and repair robots, with an emphasis on programming.
Robot and PLC interface code development and debug experience.
Understand communication between PLC and robot integration.
Reading and working from blueprints, programming and editing complex weldments, operating a highly technical robot, and work with select weld processes
Demonstrated knowledge of welding methods, programming logic, weld parameters, and highly technical equipment.
Should be literate in computer skills using Windows, MSOffice and AutoCad.
Customer Focus – solicits and uses feedback for continuous improvement. Strives for quality and excellence.
Accountability – takes a no excuses approach to making things happen. Takes responsibility for own actions and results.
Teamwork – Actively assists to move the team toward the completion of goals
Communication Skills – Effectively expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form.
Collaboration - Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives.
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Programming robotic welders (Motoman, Cincinnati Milacron)
Set up PLC and robot communications on new and old equipment.
Understand weld quality.
Troubleshoot and remedy weld defects, wire feeders, weld power sources, welding torches, etc.
Debug robotics programs.
Provide technical support for robotic systems.
Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
Create back up of robot programs or parameters.
Analyze and improve robot programs and move to improve efficiency.
Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements.
Set up/program/conduct tests for process improvement and new products.
Provide technical assistance to production supervisors, industrial engineers, and project managers.
Trains others when changes in equipment or programs.
Involvement in the successful launch of new products and technology.
Responsible for the monitoring and improving the manufacturing process, working with production, tooling, maintenance, quality to maximize throughput, quality, up-time, and reducing costs.
Troubleshoot including but not limited to mechanical, electrical controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotics, vision, PLCs, tooling.
Implement permanent corrective actions based on troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Process development and documentation of manufacturing work instructions
Evaluate downtime situations for root cause and suggest/implement improvements
Other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

What we offer from Day One Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Part-Time will be prorated based on the hours you work)
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. 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. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.
For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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