Sr Tech, Automation

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. 

About Us: Baxter’s Mission:

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics, and in the home. For over 90 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful, and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter:

As a Senior Technician, Automation This is where you'll elaborate the programming flow and develop this programming in PLC or automated controls. You'ill perform panel integration for automated solutions, and you'll examine, diagnose and correct malfunctions related to automated equipment.

Your Team:

We develop quality products with the patient in mind, so our efforts are also patient-centric. That means you can be proud of our work and the value we provide to people every day. As a large, multinational organization, you have the opportunity to expand your knowledge through collaboration with a variety of individuals, exposure to different facets of our portfolio, and a supportive leadership team that encourages ongoing development.

The automation team is a department of service, identification and implementation of opportunities and improvements. From automation, we seek to identify solutions to autonomous processes, with failure modes that impact the quality and productivity of the site.

What you'll be doing:

• Must develop design details, modifications of components for manufacturing machines. Prepare or review specifications of blueprints of mechanical and electrical components of machines.
• Develop electrical design, schematics, and drawings in AutoCAD.
• Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements (e.g. SolidWorks).
• Must design logical sequence of any programmable controller. On new automated machine must be capable of designing pneumatic, electrical & mechanical system.
• Must support production lines to maintain machines and manufacturing equipment working in excellent conditions.
• Disassemble equipment or machinery, disconnect controls and remove defective parts so they may be repaired or substituted and perform preventive maintenance according to established standards.
• Develop new electrical logic sequential program and mechanical design to fulfill the goal on the new machines.
   

What you'll bring

• Technologist or bachelor’s degree Engineering (Automation / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic / BSEE BSME) or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the automation industry or related.
• Design/Drafting Tools AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g. Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.g. Allen Bradley, National Instruments, Maple Systems).
• Familiar with Industry Standards UL, CE & Vision Systems (e.g. Cognex, Keyence).
• Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g. IAI, Yasakawa).
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English at a good comprehensive level.
   

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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