Project Engineer II

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.

Your role at Baxter

Baxter is on a mission to modernize our global manufacturing locations through the implementation of advanced automation and Industry 4.0 tools. These tools are designed to improve our operations’ productivity goals and enable manufacturing sites to be smarter and leaner.

Our team is seeking a Senior Engineer to manage projects and oversee the implementation of advanced machine vision solutions for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a background in a combination of vision system design, machine / computer vision software, cloud connectivity and services, industrial automation controllers (i.e., PLCs) and programming.  Candidates should have experience working in a regulated manufacturing setting and working on cross functional teams. In this complex and rapidly evolving field, it’s important that the candidate has a proven track record of being highly independent and has a demonstrated ability to work through technical blocks and challenges with minimal guidance.

Your team

Advanced Engineering & Innovation (AE&I) department is a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to tackle sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.

When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.

What you'll be doing

• As a product owner, partner with a team of cross-functional technical experts (e.g., software, machine learning, computer vision, mechanical and controls engineers, network administrators, and cloud computing architects) to develop and implement AI-based computer vision systems for complex industrial automation use cases.
• Support cross-functional teams at a Global scale to deploy advanced technologies at our manufacturing facilities.
• Effectively manage project deliverables and commitments.
• Proactively identify equipment / automation issues and implement improvements to improve system reliability, performance, and user experience.
• Support training workshops with regional and site manufacturing engineers on AE&I technologies with the goals of helping participants understand the intricacies of the technology and how to implement and sustain it themselves.
• Generate technical documentation in support of project deliverables and requirements, such as protocols, reports, user requirements specifications (URS), design specifications, validation test cases, manuals, work instructions, etc.
• In this position you will learn to effectively use the command line in Linux (i.e., terminal) to provision hardware, interact with various command lines tools (e.g., Docker, AWS CLI, etc.), collect diagnostic information, and perform troubleshooting.
• Work with CoaXPress, GigE, and USB3 Vision industrial cameras, lenses, optics, and lighting to optimize vision system image quality on the manufacturing floor, including in cleanroom environments.
• Provision AI Vision system PCs with all the required software, configure for use, and troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues that may arise during commissioning and after validation.
• Collaberate and coordinate with Global and Local Quality teams to validate vision system systems for use in production.
• Partner with quality assurance, regulatory affairs, automation engineers, and production teams to enhance vision system performance, manufacturing efficiency, and compliance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on some combination of industrial computer vision technologies including :

Cameras / Sensors

What you'll bring

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

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 $88,000 - $121,000 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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site : Benefits | Baxter

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