Senior Principal Engineer (Automation)

Responsibilities

• Supervise a Controls Engineering Team of 3-5 members and provide day-to-day engineering support.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineering staff and maintenance technicians.
• Drive automation, process optimization, and manufacturing capacity analysis.
• Lead the design, installation, and start-up of new equipment and systems.
• Perform technical troubleshooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment.
• Manage change control activities, NCR/CAPA investigations, and validation protocols.
• Establish and control capital operating budgets for engineering projects.
• Coordinate with multi-functional teams to ensure manufacturing regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics preferred).
• 8+ years of professional engineering experience in a similar role.
• 8+ years of experience with Rockwell PLC (Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs).
• Expertise in servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa).
• Proficiency in reading and writing electrical schematics.
• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD drafting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics (Fanuc, Yaskawa, Staubli) and vision systems (Cognex, Keyence).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networks, Profibus, Fieldbus, and HSSB communication.
• Programming skills in C#, C++, VB, or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with E-Plan P8 and Category 3 Safety Systems.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on service.
• Paid parental leave and family medical leave.
• Educational assistance programs.

About the Company

Baxter is a global healthcare leader dedicated to a mission to save and sustain lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of medical innovation, redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact on patients around the world.