Engineer I

Baxter International Inc.; Aibonito (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage starting 1

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off and holidays

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an early-career engineer to design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes and equipment in our Puerto Rico operations.

The role supports process improvements, automation, and quality initiatives, with training and mentorship as you contribute to cross-functional teams. Bachelor's in engineering and bilingual English/Spanish are required; on-site work with full benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (BSSE/BSME) required.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to discuss technical issues and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate engineering projects and processes.
• Provide technical support and training to operators and technicians.
• Validate IQ/Software and process changes with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Lead automation initiatives and capital projects coordination where applicable.
• Document specifications, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.

Skills

Engineering degree

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BS in Engineering (BSSE/BSME)

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.

Your Role At Baxter

Responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating optimal, cost-effective projects and technologies. In addition to provide technical support and service to responsibilities areas, the incumbent may also perform the following functions: supervising, requisitioning, documenting, validating and trainings.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform process value analysis to prevent waste through the process.
• Provide support to implement and enhance the manufacturing monitoring system in terms of quality and output performance.
• Perform IQ & Software Validations and process changes driven by new ideas or improvement.
• Support Process & Product Validation’s.
• Provide new ideas to enhance products, improve machines performance and scrap reduction.
• Generate corrective actions as required to eliminate the root cause of scrap and quality issues.
• Provide technical training to machine operators and technicians.
• Develop automation projects and provide support during implementations.
• Establish a customer-supplier relationship with other manufacturing areas.
• Supervise machine operators, technicians, technologists, and group leaders.
• Coordinate with manufacturing areas preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate jobs related to Automation Department with Quality, Process & Product and Manufacturing personnel.
• Capital projects coordination & VIP project development.
• Interact and coordinate with contractor’s shutdown activities and projects.
• Performs routine engineering assignments, which are typically focused on small & medium projects. These tasks will provide experience and familiarization with the engineering staff, methods, techniques, theories, corporate and divisional SOP’s policies.
• Document development work, including writing specifications for manufacturing or scientific test results.
• Ability to solve daily process & machines situations and engineering tasks with some assistance. Able to solve problems with periodic monitoring.
• Assists in the preparation and participation in technical reviews and responsible for organizing data and preparing appropriate documentation for assigned projects.
• Promote a zero-harm workplace, and assure that required EHS resources are available and that all applicable EHS practices and rules are being followed by supervised employees.
• Observe data privacy and confidentiality rules at all time.
• Improve technical group performance through teamwork and personal accountability; ensure we have the right talent and capabilities to achieve our business results.
• Support to all initiatives to improve Efficiency, Productivity and Reduce
• Conversion Loss & Downtime.
• Equipment optimization and maintenance activities to minimize downtime and setup time.
• Support plant initiatives like: TPM, Tier Meetings, 6’s program, etc.
• Able to submit capital projects justifications for small projects.
• Support during investigations, corrective & preventive actions implementation to response customers complains.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor Degree Engineering (BSSE BSME) and 0-2 years of experience in Engineering or related field required.
• List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Ability to discuss normally encountered technical or project management issues, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
• Ability to solve routine design and engineering problems with assistance and to work under pressure.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

DEMANDA FISICA (PHYSICAL DEMANDS):

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

DECLARACION DE NEGACION (DISCLAIMER STATEMENT)

Las declaraciones mencionadas anteriormente describen la naturaleza general y el nivel de trabajo que se les requiere a los empleados a quienes se les asigna esta clasificación. No pretende constituir una lista exhaustiva de las responsabilidades, tareas y destrezas requeridas para el personal así clasificado.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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.

• medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• educational assistance programs
• paid holidays
• paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• family and medical leaves of absence
• paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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.

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.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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