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Senior Principal Controls Engineer

United States, Marion Employment contract 128000.00 - 176000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted July 13, 2026
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Ser ingeniero en Baxter significa que usted desempeña un papel fundamental para ayudarnos a lograr nuestra misión de salvar y sostener vidas. Desde el diseño de productos innovadores hasta la producción y la entrega al paciente, nuestros ingenieros son clave para ofrecer resultados a nuestros clientes y pacientes en todo el mundo.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

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

Nice to have

  • C#
  • C++
  • VB
  • SQL Server

What we offer

  • Medical and dental coverage starting 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)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
  • 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
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