Sr Project Engineer

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

North Cove is embarking on a fully dedicated automation journey creating a dedicated team for this program. The incumbent is responsible for designing, developing, implementing projects and technologies part of the Automation Roadmap. In addition to providing technical support and service to these areas, the incumbent may also perform the following functions: supervising, requisitioning, defining, initiating, specifying, documenting and training.

**This role will sit on site in Marion, North Carolina

What you will be doing

• Act independently with minimal supervision to conduct approved projects part of the Automation Roadmap. Expected to make suggestion on improvements based on technical knowledge.

• Able to prepare all the documentation needed for the CER submission (FEL, project charter, RACI matrix, PDRI, project presentation).

• Able to give to cost estimating of major capital budget items and the spending of approved project funds along with the spending phasing during the project.

• Able to deal with suppliers challenging them on timelines and technical aspects focused on filling technologies and pouching technics.

• Able to plan activities and tasks as a part of the project management using dedicated management tools like MS Project, Project Libre or Excel.

• Supply the planning and execution of components of the development process, which apply to product revision or enhancement or a defined piece of a larger project.

• Apply engineering tools to analyze solutions and proof of concept (using AutoCad, Inventor and other tools).

• Investigate and analyze customer service problems and design improvement suggestions. Recommend design improvements.

• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles.

• Learn, understand and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred).

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.

• Experience in a regulated industry is a plus

• Knowledge of the basic principles in various engineering fields.

• Knowledge in project management/Certification in PMP preferred.

• Must have initial training in concepts of “Six Sigma” quality techniques.

• Must know how to effectively run projects, coordinate contractors, and direct the activities of a technician.

• Ability to work as a collaborative team member with a proactive demeanor.

• Ability to solve equipment problems with minimal to no assistance.

• Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings.

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 - $115,000 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.

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.

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