Senior Controls Engineer — Automation & Industry 4.0 Leader

Milwaukee Succeeds

Round Lake (IL)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 176,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses
Comprehensive US benefits package
401(k) & ESPP

Job summary

Baxter is seeking an experienced engineer to support process and automation improvements at a manufacturing site. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Quality to enhance equipment reliability and drive Industry 4.0 initiatives.

You will lead validation activities, handle NCR/CAPA investigations, and own change control for equipment and process modifications, while providing technical direction to a team of engineers and operators.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a related discipline is required.
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing.
  • Onsite, full-time role with less than 10% travel.
  • Experience with automation platforms including PLCs and safety PLCs.
  • Hands-on mechanical proficiency and familiarity with serialization/SCADA.

Responsibilities

  • Support process and automation improvements within a manufacturing site.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Quality.
  • Deliver equipment that supports process reliability and Industry 4.0.
  • Lead NCR/CAPA investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Own change control activities related to equipment and processes.
  • Provide leadership and technical direction on complex engineering initiatives.
  • Direct oversight of employees.
  • Validate protocols and report on validation activities.
  • Advance site digital transformation through data integration and automation.

Skills

8+ years engineering experience
process automation
Industry 4.0
equipment troubleshooting
validation protocols
change control
leadership
regulatory compliance
six sigma / dfss
project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or related)

Tools

AllenBradley ControlLogix PLCs
AllenBradley Safety PLCs
AllenBradley HMIs
Fanuc/Staubli robotics
Cognex/Keyence vision systems
Rockwell/Yaskawa servo systems
VFDs, encoders, hydraulics, pneumatics

Job description

Baxter is seeking an experienced engineer to support process and automation improvements at a manufacturing site. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Quality to enhance equipment reliability and drive Industry 4.0 initiatives.

You will lead validation activities, handle NCR/CAPA investigations, and own change control for equipment and process modifications, while providing technical direction to a team of engineers and operators.

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