Automation Technician - Campocologno (CH)

Baxter International Inc.; Campocologno; On-site; CHF 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Travel allowance

Career development opportunities

Exposure to international teams

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Switzerland seeks an Automation Technician to join the Workshop department, responsible for machine building from design through assembly, debugging and installation across Baxter plants worldwide.

You will work with electrical, pneumatic, and control systems, collaborating with the technical office, external contractors, and internal EHS guidelines to ensure safe and high-quality operations. A minimum travel of 130 days per year is required.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive technical knowledge of industrial machine construction, including electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and preferably mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience in automation technology and system deployment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Availability to travel a minimum of 130 travel days per year to support several Baxter plants worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Covers the mechanical field duties doing basic mechanical mounting and regulation.
• Carries out the electrical and pneumatic wiring of machinery, covering both control cabinets and field devices.
• Evaluates the right functionality of the machines in phase of studying and building.
• Guarantees the proper support to customers after the machines installation.
• Collaborates with external contractors to plan, coordinate, and execute technical activities, ensuring work is completed according to specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Has an attitude always in alignment to internal EHS regulations aiming to keep a safe and healthy workplace also respecting environmental principles.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

English communication

Job description

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.

At Baxter, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare.

As an Automation Technician, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of brand new technology, working with a team of exceptionally skilled professionals. You will play a meaningful role in ensuring our operations run flawlessly and contribute to our ambitious goals of delivering world-class healthcare solutions.

You will work in the Workshop department and deal with all the aspects related to machine building, starting from design (collaboration with technical office for machine drawings/layout) and following the process of the assembling, debugging and installation for different Baxter plants across the globe.

WHAT YOU’’LL BE DOING:

• Covers the mechanical field duties doing basic mechanical mounting and regulation.
• Carries out the electrical and pneumatic wiring of machinery, covering both control cabinets and field devices
• Evaluates the right functionality of the machines in phase of studying and building.
• Guarantees the proper support to customers after the machines installation.
• Collaborates with external contractors to plan, coordinate, and execute technical activities, ensuring work is completed according to specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Has an attitude always in alignment to internal EHS regulations aiming to keep a safe and healthy workplace also respecting environmental principles.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Comprehensive technical knowledge of industrial machine construction, including electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and preferably mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience in automation technology and system deployment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Availability to travel a minimum of 130 travel days per year to support several Baxter plants worldwide.

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK AT BAXTER:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Travel allowance.
• Purposeful work where your contribution directly supports healthcare professionals and patients.
• Exposure to international and cross-functional teams.
• A collaborative and supportive culture that values teamwork, respect and continuous improvement.
• Career development opportunities within a global healthcare leader operating in more than 100 countries.

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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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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