Process Automation Engineer - Midnight shift (Sunday to Thursday 23:00h-7:00h EST)

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

This is where your expertise helps people

You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions.

Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Process Automation Engineer, you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission.

Your team

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on 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.

Our Alliston Engineering team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.

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.

As a Process Automation Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead by example, and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here, you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish.

Here, you often have the flexibility to work independently. We provide opportunities for you to continue to learn through various training, conferences, certifications, and support for advanced degrees.

What you'll be doing

• Support the site in the design/construction/upgrade of automation solutions as applicable
• Manage and execute assigned automation projects
• Provide technical support to the existing automation solutions
• Develop the appropriate programming solutions for each of the automation projects assigned
• Ensure automation projects are delivered in the required timeframe to the internal customer
• Develop and maintain the programming skills of own for robotics (Fanuc/Motoman/Staubli) or similar that automation solutions require
• Develop and maintain the PLC skills of own for Allen Bradley and applicable related servo drives
• Understanding of Design programs such as AUTOCAD, SOLIDWORKS, desirable INVENTOR
• Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives and cost implications.
• Resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.
• Work with others to detect problems and implement solutions.
• Analyze site processes, design and implement improvements

What you'll bring

Required:

• University Bachelor Degree of Engineering
• Mechatronics, electrical or Electromechanical
• Automation Engineering in High-Speed Manufacturing
• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell programming (PLC, HMI, VFD)
• Emerson Servo Programming
• Fanuc/Motoman Robotic programming – Staubli a Plus
• Vision Systems for inspection and locating – Cognex is a Plus
• Digital and Analogue Instrumentation
• Muti-up Robotics
• 3 – 5 years’ experience · Strong Communication & Interpersonal skills and a positive attitude are needed to work with all levels of the organization
• Strong ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Good working knowledge of SOP’s/Specs/URS/FRS/Schematics
• Multi-skilled, creative, flexible, and versatile to work with all plant systems and processes while trouble- or upgrading systems
• Ability to develop and integrate programming techniques that will enhance worker/process productivity and quality
• Capable of executing validation protocols for projects/upgrades to existing equipment

Preferred:

• P.Eng
• Licensed Electrician
• cGMP & ISO Knowledge
• Network Communication, Bar Code Systems, Wireless Ethernet LAN, VBA
• ICONICS HMI Software
• Validation experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing
• 5+ years’ experience

Pay Transparency & Compliance Language

We understand that 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 salary range for this position is $80,560 - $120,840 annually, which reflects base salary as well as estimated target payout under the Management Incentive Compensation Plan. Individual pay will be determined based upon skills, expertise and experience, and the incentive, which is contingent upon company and individual performance outcomes. 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.

This posting is for a current existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this open position. If you are interviewed for this position, we will advise you within 45 days of the interview as to whether or not you were successful in obtaining the position. Information submitted as part of the job application process will be kept on file for 3 years from the date of submission in accordance with legislative requirements.

As part of our recruitment process, Baxter Corporation may use AI tools to assist screening candidates and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and recruitment team

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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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