Automation Technician: PLCs, Robotics & Start-up Expert

Baxter International; Round Lake (IL); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Paid volunteer time

Charitable contributions matching

Wellbeing resources

Descripción de la vacante

Baxter International is seeking an Automation Technician to build, install, troubleshoot, and support automated manufacturing equipment. You will work with engineers and production teams to ensure safe, reliable, and high-performance operations across our facilities.

The role emphasizes wiring, panel assembly, testing, FAT/SAT participation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. Travel may be required.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in electrical controls wiring or automation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical controls and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and CAD drawings.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, robotics, and automation.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly.
• Completion of electrical apprenticeship program.
• Experience in regulated or high-volume manufacturing.

Responsabilidades

• Perform electrical and pneumatic assembly, installation, startup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation equipment.
• Build, wire, test, and troubleshoot control panels and automation components.
• Support FAT/SAT, field installations, and commissioning.
• Read electrical schematics and diagrams to complete installations.
• Use testing equipment to diagnose issues and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing for improvements.
• Provide training to plant personnel on operation and maintenance.
• Travel to support installations and service activities.

Conocimientos

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Educación

High school diploma

Electrical apprenticeship

Technical training in automation

Herramientas

PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

Servo systems

Robotics

Vision systems

Sensors

Electrical test equipment

Descripción del empleo

Baxter International is seeking an Automation Technician to build, install, troubleshoot, and support automated manufacturing equipment. You will work with engineers and production teams to ensure safe, reliable, and high-performance operations across our facilities.

The role emphasizes wiring, panel assembly, testing, FAT/SAT participation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. Travel may be required.