Senior Controls Engineer

Baxter•Marion, NC

About The Position

At Baxter, the Senior Controls Engineer crafts, develops, and implements PLC projects and provides technical support and service. The position supports a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating with manufacturing, service, and other internal and external functional groups to solve technical problems, maintain operations, and support existing and new product lines. The role may also involve supervising, requisitioning, defining, initiating, specifying, documenting, and training. The engineer develops project-specific solutions, supports continuous improvement and manufacturing regulatory compliance, and writes or implements validation activities. The role includes testing, experiments, data analysis, equipment studies, protocol and operating-instruction updates, NCR/CAPA investigations, change control, and technical support and training within production. The engineer may serve as a subject-matter expert for the service department, manage project capital operating budgets, and assist with equipment design, installation, startup, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. The stated estimated base salary is $96,000–$132,000 annually. The position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Baxter states that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; it cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field; Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering is preferred.
At least 3 years of PLC experience.
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices and their application.
Knowledge of validation protocol practices and execution.
PLC experience or knowledge involving Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PLC-5, SLC 500, CompactLogix, and safety PLCs.
Allen-Bradley HMI knowledge.
Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Fieldbus, and HSSB communications.
Hands-on electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills; understanding of Category 3 safety systems; experience with E-Plan P8 and AutoCAD; and ability to read and draw schematics.
Familiarity with servo and VFD drives, motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Ability to read and write electrical schematics.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated industry.
Robotics experience with Fanuc and Yaskawa.
Programming experience with C#, C++, VB, or SQL Servers.
Servo control systems experience with Rockwell or Yaskawa.

Responsibilities

Develop or participate in developing solutions to problems specific to assigned projects.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.
Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues.
Write and/or implement validation activities and report on their outcomes.
Design and perform routine testing and project experiments; analyze data and report results.
Conduct engineering studies on new equipment to determine accurate settings and control points, including collecting data during startup and test batches.
Initiate new or revised protocols and operating instructions specific to projects.
Perform NCR/CAPA investigations and related tasks.
Handle and complete equipment-related change-control activities.
Perform work assignments within the production department, including training and technical support.
Assist the service department as a subject-matter expert and lead equipment and/or process problem-solving efforts as needed.
Interpret and implement operating policies and recommend modifications where appropriate.
Establish and control capital operating budgets for projects.
Assist in the design, installation, and startup of new equipment and systems as needed.
Troubleshoot existing and new equipment and systems and implement problem resolutions.
Coordinate with internal and external cross-functional teams on projects related to existing and new product lines.
Craft, develop, and implement PLC projects and provide technical support and service.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
Basic life, accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Educational assistance programs.
Paid holidays and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
Family and medical leaves of absence and paid parental leave.
Commuting benefits.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare benefits.
Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses.