Sr Principal Engineer, Automation Projects
Core
Lead engineering and project management for internally designed manufacturing equipment and automation systems in a healthcare setting.
Role type
Senior Principal Engineer (Automation Projects)
Builds
Custom automated machinery and manufacturing systems for Baxter's internal process automation needs.
Domain
Healthcare manufacturing / Process Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, project management, capital equipment lifecycle management, cross-functional team leadership, technical documentation, root cause analysis, supplier/vendor management, CAD design (SolidWorks), cGMP/aseptic environment experience
Preferred skills
Mechanical engineering degree, cGMP/aseptic processing experience, SolidWorks proficiency
Technologies
SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Lead automation and capital equipment projects from concept through commissioning; Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS), technical proposals, and cost estimates; Manage project execution to ensure safety, quality, budget, and timeline objectives; Direct cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, technicians, and external suppliers; Provide technical guidance during equipment assembly, integration, debugging, troubleshooting, testing, validation, and startup; Oversee supplier and vendor performance; Investigate manufacturing and field performance issues and implement process improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership