Senior Principal Controls Engineer

Baxter • Marion, NC

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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. This is where your expertise helps people You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions. Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Senior Principal Engineer, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission. When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development. As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead by example, and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here, you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish. Your role at Baxter In this role, you will be responsible for supervising a Controls Engineering Team and providing day to day engineering support. This position also provides technical mentorship to other engineering staff, engineering, and maintenance technicians. The Senior Principal Engineer is tasked with providing analysis of plant manufacturing capacity, process optimization and automation, VIP identification and implementation, process validation planning\execution using lean manufacturing techniques and other problem-solving tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role.
• 8+ years of Rockwell PLC experience
• Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa)
• Ability to read and write electrical schematics
• Hands on mechanical AutoCAD drafting
• PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs
• HMI: Allen-Bradley
• Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB
• Electrical: Hands on solving and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read /draw schematics
• Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Robotics: Fanuc, Yaskawa, Staubli
• Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Programming (Bonus): C#, C++, VB, SQL Server

Responsibilities

• Develop or participate in the development of solutions to problems for assigned projects.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues.
• Write, implement, and report on validation activities.
• Design and perform routine testing, project experiments, and analysis of data and report on results.
• Perform engineering studies on new equipment to resolve accurate settings, control points, etc. including data gathering during start up and test batches.
• Initiate new or revision of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project.
• Perform NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks.
• Lead and complete change control activities related to equipment.
• Perform work assignments within production department that include training and technical support
• Assist service department as an SME and leads equipment and/or process solving efforts as needed.
• Interpret, implement, and recommend modifications to operating policies where appropriate.
• Establish and control capital operating budgets for projects.
• Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems; Perform technical troubleshooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment/systems.
• Coordinate with multi-functional teams (internal and external on projects relating to existing and new product lines;
• Provide technical mentorship to others.
• Provide leadership, direction, and expertise for sophisticated projects.
• Provide leadership and drive innovation within the plant.
• Supervise 3-5 members of the Controls Engineering team.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior