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Technician III - Manufacturing

Req # JR - 196048 Location Jayuya, Jayuya, Puerto Rico Job Category Engineering Date posted 02/02/2026
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Overview

Being an Engineer at Baxter means you play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission to save and sustain lives. From innovative product design through to production and patient delivery, our Engineers are key to delivering results for our customers and patients worldwide.

  • Support for Parents

  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development

  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Engineer at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.

  • Problem Solver
  • Analytical Thinker
  • Data Driven
  • Solution Focused & Results Oriented
  • Collaborative
  • Innovative

Technician III - Manufacturing

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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. 

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and other equipment.  Operates manufacturing equipment and/or distribute material as required by area responsibilities. Performs all duties with strict observance to cGMP's, cSOP's, cGDP's and other internal and external regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operates manufacturing machinery as assigned by the immediate supervisor, with the appropriate training.

  • Feed manufacturing machine with raw material to keep production and comply with establish schedule.

  • Must check with the Supervisor the daily schedule to manufacture the correct batch and load.

  • Loads materials when the shift starts, reads manufacturing codes such as: Enhance Closure, blue tips and bags.

  • Loads and unloads materials onto or trays, racks, and shelves by hand.

  • Performs and participate in manufacturing general repairs (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic) on production equipment.

  • Install and/or modify new or relocated equipment.

  • Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical and electronic issues.

  • Fill out all necessary documentation to comply with Company specifications (SOP's).

  • Performs preventive maintenance work and reports according to established standards.

  • Responsible for equipment and tools to perform daily work.

  • Must keep the work area in the cleanest and ordered conditions.

  • Responsible for the requesting replacement of parts, following up on request in a timely manner for assigned equipment.

  • Capable to read and understand schematics or blue prints.

  • Capable to understand basic programming (PLC, Drive Motors, etc.,) (Windows, emails, computer in general).

  • Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate cause of trouble.

  • Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.

  • Examines forms and texture of parts to detect imperfections.

  • Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.

  • Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.

  • Replace or repair defective parts.

  • Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.

  • Lubricates and cleans parts.

  • Starts devices to test their performance.

  • Perform all tasks in a manner that is consistent with safety trainings.

  • Identifies and requests replacement parts to assist engineers to make purchase orders.

  • Provides technical support to all assigned areas.

  • Able to work under minimum supervision.

  • Able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.

  • Team worked oriented.

  • Able to work extra hours, Holidays (e.g. shutdowns, special projects).

  • Carries tools and equipment to and from storage and working areas.

  • Operates and control all critical equipment per validated parameters.

  • Other related duties with the position may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree in Electronics, Instrumentation or Mechanics (preferred), eleven (11) years of experience in related areas. Computer literate.

  • LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with the immediate supervisor, peers and coworkers. Ability to communicate, read, write and understand English/Spanish languages.

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

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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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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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Anwesha – recently promoted to Manager, she leads a team of software engineers for our Medication Delivery business.

“I grew up in a small coastal town in India called Bhubaneswar, where we have our own traditions and culture. I think this has helped me grow personally and professionally. Working with a global team at Baxter, my background helps me to be open, appreciate and relate to people from all different places.”

Meet Sam – he has been with Baxter for over 15 years, working as an Engineering Technologist in Round Lake, IL, US.

“I have a wonderful team. They have been flexible and open to the differences in communication methods and work style necessary for me to excel. If I didn’t have that support, I wouldn’t be where I am now and I wouldn’t have been able to advance within the company. I’m proud to work at Baxter.”

Meet Erika – she has been an engineer in Round Lake, IL, US for over four years, promoted to Senior Principal Engineer in 2019.

“My involvement with National Society of Black Engineers outside of work has afforded me the opportunity to manage Baxter’s external partnership with the organization, exposing us to networking and talent that can help drive diversity and innovation, and providing opportunities for more community engagement and involvement, which I know a lot of my colleagues like.”

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