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Sr Principal Engineer, Automation Projects

Round Lake, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $128,000–$128,000🗓 2026-07-31 → 2026-09-26

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

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