Principal Engineer - Sterilization

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 85 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. 

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About Baxter’s Cleveland, MS Facility:

Cleveland’s technology and automation is groundbreaking. It is the U.S. sole source for plastic pour bottles, glass IV bottles, and various reconstitution devices. This facility produces a number of major product lines with a diverse array of automated manufacturing technologies ranging from bottle solution filling, injection molding, tubing extrusion, and device assembly.

Our Cleveland plant has been an integral part of Baxter for over 70 years. The work is challenging and rewarding, as Baxter offers competitive compensation and benefits. Baxter encourages and values every employee and believes that all can make a contribution to advancing healthcare for patients; work to be proud of.
 

Your role at Baxter

This position is a key role in the Bottled Solutions Sterilization Department. Primary focus will be on implementing projects for continuous improvement, business continuity, capacity expansion, & equipment reliability.  Additional focus will also be on external vendor sterilization processes (like EO, Gamma, e-beam, etc.) as well.  Multi-functional project management will be involved in this role as well.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• 401K match

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

What you'll be doing

• Design/develop product sterilization equipment and processes.

• Manage numerous projects with minimal supervision.

• Prepare estimates for various tasks and projects.

• Lead capital projects both directly and through coordinating engineers.

• Drive Continuous Improvement Activities.

• Collaborate with plant and corporate groups as well as contractors and vendors.

• Lead start-up, debug, and commission new manufacturing processes.

• Sterilization equipment life cycle management including upgrades, replacement, and decommissioning.

• Product life cycle management including product design changes, material changes, Supplier Notice of Change (SNC) assessments, specification changes, etc.

• Provide technical support/troubleshooting to all plant departments.

• Demonstrate proactive communication and problem solving.

• Responsible for supporting and achieving Value Improvement Projects (VIP’s).

•   Responsible for adhering to FDA Design Control standards at all times.

• Responsible for adhering to and maintaining all department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), forms, and log books.

• Generate technical documents, reports, equipment specifications, and interpret technical drawings/schematics.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Required (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer degrees are preferred).

• 7+ years Engineering / Manufacturing experience preferred. FDA manufacturing preferred.

• Programming/troubleshooting experience with automation controls, automated assembly, control systems (PLC’s, HMI’s, servo’s, valves, regulators, and associated instrumentation) is desirable.

• Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification or industry standard equivalent is desirable.

• Project Management skills and experience are a plus.

• Lean Manufacturing skills and experience are a plus.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000 - $143,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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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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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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