Automation Controls Engineer — PLCs, Robotics & Projects

Baxter Healthcare; Town of Round Lake (WI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage from day 1

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Baxter is seeking an engineering technologist to support manufacturing operations in our Round Lake, IL facility. You will troubleshoot equipment, implement improvements, and support day-to-day operations across automation systems.

Join a team focused on reliability, quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to process upgrades, equipment modifications, and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an engineering technologist or in a related technical role.
• Ability to work in a Penicillin/Cephalosporin facility.
• Management, or equivalent technical field; relevant certifications considered.
• Project management capability, with experience coordinating technical tasks and supporting engineering initiatives.
• Familiarity with TQM, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies (preferred).
• Experience with CAD or 3D design tools (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting equipment issues and implementing improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Diagnose and repair automation systems, including PLCs, servos, robotics, HMIs and related control components under the guidance of Process/Controls Engineers and Maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems associated with automated and conventional manufacturing equipment.
• Manage medium to large scope technical projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and aligned with engineering direction.
• Provide engineering support within project teams, contributing to process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Assist in installing, validating, and implementing equipment modifications, ensuring compliance with documentation and regulatory expectations.
• Investigate equipment or process issues, analyze root causes, and recommend practical improvements.
• Perform hardware and software updates, maintaining accurate functional specifications and adhering to change control requirements.
• Prepare standard operating procedures for new and existing electrical control systems.
• Prepare standard operating procedures for new and existing mechanical systems and equipment.
• Work independently and collaboratively, supporting multi-functional teams to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Apply strong project management skills to coordinate tasks, track progress, and ensure successful execution of assigned work.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma familiarity

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Management or equivalent technical field; certifications considered

Tools

CAD tools

3D design

Job description

Baxter is seeking an engineering technologist to support manufacturing operations in our Round Lake, IL facility. You will troubleshoot equipment, implement improvements, and support day-to-day operations across automation systems.

Join a team focused on reliability, quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to process upgrades, equipment modifications, and cross-functional projects.