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Sr Principal Engineer, Automation Projects

United States, Round Lake 128000.00 - 176000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 03, 2026
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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. In this role, you will provide engineering leadership and project management for manufacturing equipment that is designed and built internally by Baxter Engineering's Process Automation team. You will lead automation projects from early concept through final design and implementation, using standard engineering principles to solve complex problems with input from the team. You will plan and lead project work, select appropriate engineering approaches, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. In addition to technical leadership, you will support documentation, provide guidance to technicians, and help train others on automation technologies.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead project teams by defining scope, requirements, schedules, and goals
  • Assign project tasks and ensure work is completed as planned
  • Work closely with engineers, designers, technicians, manufacturing teams, and outside vendors to support equipment design, procurement, build, and acceptance
  • Lead cost estimates for major automation and capital projects
  • Track project budgets and manage spending of approved funds
  • Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and help advance standard automation practices
  • Investigate manufacturing or field issues and develop design improvements
  • Provide indirect supervision and technical guidance to technicians working on assigned projects
  • Support technical documentation and technology training
  • Supports global collaboration through periodic travel to Baxter sites globally.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required
  • 8 or more years of engineering experience
  • Experience using mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Experience working in an aseptic processing or cGMP manufacturing environment preferred
  • Experience developing automated manufacturing equipment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to lead and work within small, cross‑functional teams
  • Ability to develop solutions that balance technical performance, cost, and business needs.

Nice to have

  • Experience working in an aseptic processing or cGMP manufacturing environment
  • SolidWorks

What we offer

  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 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
  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development
  • Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits
  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

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