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Baxter International Inc. · 1 day ago

Sr Engineer, Automation Controls,

Round Lake, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $121K/yr

3+ years exp

Baxter International Inc. is a company dedicated to redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact. The Sr Engineer, Automation Controls is responsible for PLC and HMI programming for manufacturing equipment, providing technical expertise, leading projects, and improving department processes.

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Responsibilities

With minimal guidance, schedules and leads a team through the planning and execution of a smaller project or defined piece of a larger project. This includes constructing detailed, accurate project schedules, interfacing with development groups and technical support groups

Act independently with minimal supervision in developing large scale PLC programs, HMI Systems, vision systems, and servo systems

Able to interface with design, engineering, technicians, plant personnel, and external vendors to assure successful design, fabrication and assembly of manufacturing equipment

Able to contribute to cost estimating of the control engineering portion of major capital budget items, track project budgets, monitor and contribute to the spending of approved project funds

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks across multiple projects

Continuously improve department processes and advance standardization related to controls technology and programming

Investigate and analyze field issues and develop/evaluate/implement design improvements

May indirectly supervises/coordinates engineers and/or technicians on assigned work

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI SystemsRockwell Automation SoftwareElectrical control system designSolidworks ElectricalRobotic programmingVision systemsProject leadershipCross-functional teamworkCommunication skills

Required

BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 3 or more years relevant work experience

Knowledge of the basic principles in various engineering disciplines

Must know how to effectively run projects and direct the activities of a technician

Knowledge of manufacturing equipment electrical and pneumatic systems

Experience with electrical control system design and relevant CAD software, preferably Solidworks Electrical

Must have experience with electrical and control system design of manufacturing equipment with the following systems: Rockwell Automation Software (including RSLogix5000/Studio 5000) and HMI Systems (FactoryTalk View Studio ME/SE)

Ability to communicate and persuade customers, partners, and management on recommended courses of action with minimal assistance using both written and verbal methods

Effectively operate in and may facilitate cross-functional teams with guidance

Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives and cost implications

Preferred

Experience directly working in or actively supporting a dynamic manufacturing operation

Experience with robotic programming (Fanuc, Omron, Staubli), vision systems (Cognex), as well as healthcare specific applications

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

Company

Baxter International Inc.

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For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world.

Founded in 1931

Deerfield, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees