Senior Principal Engineer (Automation)

Baxter•Marion, NC

7d•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 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. Your team We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment. Our Engineering Team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline preferred).
8+ years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and validation practices.
Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing.
PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs.
HMI: Allen-Bradley.
Robotics: Fanuc, Yaskawa.
Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence.
Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa).
Electrical: Hands on solving and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read/draw schematics.
Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB.
Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Hands‑on mechanical proficiency; experience with Serialization and SCADA systems is a plus.
AutoCAD drafting skills.
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

experience with Serialization and SCADA systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations by identifying control system improvements, addressing obsolescence risks, and enhancing equipment reliability.
Develop and implement improvement strategies that align with site priorities and long-term business goals.
Troubleshoot and optimize automated equipment at the machine and system level to improve throughput, uptime, and repeatability.
Advance the site’s digital transformation through automation, data integration, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Partner with manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Author, execute, and report on validation activities, including test protocols.
Lead NCR/CAPA investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Own change control activities related to equipment and process modifications.
Serve as a subject matter expert for equipment troubleshooting and process performance issues.
Provide leadership, technical direction, and innovation on complex engineering initiatives that advance plant capability
Lead and implement change control activities related to equipment
Interpret, complete, and recommend modifications to operating policies where appropriate.
Establish and control capital operating budgets for project.
Provide leadership, direction, and expertise for sophisticated projects.
Provide leadership and drive innovation within the plant.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
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
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.
commuting benefits
the Employee Discount Program
the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits