Global Facilities & Critical Systems Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 152,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage from day 1

Life and disability insurance

ESPP and 401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational assistance

Paid holidays and PTO

Parental leave

Commuting benefits

Employee discount program

Employee Assistance Program

Childcare benefits

Job summary

Baxter is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Facilities and Critical Systems to drive engineering standards and upgrades across our global manufacturing network. The role emphasizes facilities, utilities, and capital projects with a focus on reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will review designs, support site upgrades, and mentor engineers, working with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 15+ years in pharmaceutical facility/utility/systems engineering.
• 3+ years supporting manufacturing operations.
• 8+ years in engineering leadership or senior technical role.
• Experience applying cGMP in regulated manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HVAC, WFI, compressed air, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, energy systems.
• Familiarity with FDA/OSHA/21 CFR/ISO regs.
• Experience leading capital projects from concept to startup.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit or similar tools.
• Strong cross-functional communication across locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering standards for facilities, utilities, and capital projects.
• Provide SME support for pharmaceutical facility and utility systems.
• Review designs, studies, and plans to ensure alignment with standards and regulatory expectations.
• Support site upgrades and capital projects planning and execution.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend reliability enhancements.
• Monitor regulatory updates and adjust standards accordingly.
• Develop project documentation standards (SOWs, URSs, BODs).
• Participate in project gate reviews and capital planning.
• Support sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient design.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, purchasing, and project teams.

Skills

AutoCAD/Revit proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge (cGMP/FDA/ISO)

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Baxter is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Facilities and Critical Systems to drive engineering standards and upgrades across our global manufacturing network. The role emphasizes facilities, utilities, and capital projects with a focus on reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will review designs, support site upgrades, and mentor engineers, working with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. Travel up to 25% is required.