Specialist, CAD/CAM

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

Perform complex and advanced design and machining in support of the Global Automation Team utilizing appropriate technology and machining methods.

What you'll be doing

• Under general or minimal supervision, provide design services including modeling and preparation of detailed drawings, from general instruction and/or preliminary sketches, diagrams and schematics.
• Reviews engineering drawings and supporting documentation to verify adherence to standard practices and design for manufacturability.
• Responsible for efficient manufacture of simple and complex machined parts from raw material using CNC vertical milling and turning operations with high accuracy.  Able to create toolpaths using conversational CAM controllers or CAM software.
• Responsible for rapid modification of existing parts to correct errors, iterate design or provide improvements on time critical components.
• Ability to assist with mechanical assembly of automation machine builds as needed and help troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOPs, equipment, policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively on a technical level with management, engineering, plant personnel and outside technical resource and support services.

What you'll bring

• High School or GED diploma required.
• Completion of a technical apprenticeship or diploma, or 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience, preferably in automation
• Perform work with minimum supervision and can prioritize tasks.
• Must have good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Interpret engineering concepts and design requirements
• Utilize 3D CAD software to create mechanical designs and engineering drawings, preferably SolidWorks.
• Knowledge in the safe operation and use of industrial machining equipment including vertical milling machines and lathes.   Experienced with shop floor fabrication equipment including saws, grinders, shears, breaks, drill presses and finishing equipment.
• Solid math aptitude including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions is required.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Able to work from heights up to 10 ft. and in limited spaces within equipment to install and service systems.  Work while wearing proper PPE and/or donning cleanroom clothing in medical manufacturing environments.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and draw accurate conclusions based on available information.
• Availability to travel to plant locations, both foreign and domestic, to support installation or service automation equipment. Must be able to travel as part of a team or independently if required.

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 $72,000 to $99,000 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. 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.

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

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