Automation Technician: PLCs, Robotics & Smart Manufacturing

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician in the United States to build, install, troubleshoot, and support automated manufacturing equipment.

You will apply electrical and automation expertise to ensure safe, reliable operations and peak performance in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with engineers and production teams, contribute to continuous improvement, and travel for installations and service as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical controls wiring, automation equipment assembly, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of electrical controls, wiring practices, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and 2D/3D CAD drawings.
• Experience wiring power distribution through control logic and I/O devices.
• Experience working with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, robotics, and vision systems.
• Experience supporting FAT/SAT and field service projects.
• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and pneumatic assembly, installation, startup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Build, wire, test, and troubleshoot electrical control panels, high- and low-voltage systems, and automation components including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, robotics, vision systems, sensors, and pneumatic devices.
• Support FAT, SAT, installation, startup, and field service activities.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and engineering drawings to complete installations and modifications.
• Use electrical testing equipment to diagnose issues, investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams by providing technical feedback and documenting field changes.
• Provide technical guidance and training to plant personnel on equipment operation, maintenance, and best practices.
• Travel as needed to support equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and service activities.

Skills

Electrical controls

Automation equipment assembly

Troubleshooting

PLC/HMI/VFD knowledge

Pneumatic systems

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical apprenticeship completion

Electrical Technology/Mechatronics training

Tools

CAD drawings

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician in the United States to build, install, troubleshoot, and support automated manufacturing equipment.

You will apply electrical and automation expertise to ensure safe, reliable operations and peak performance in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with engineers and production teams, contribute to continuous improvement, and travel for installations and service as needed.