Senior Global Facilities & Critical Systems Engineer

Baxter International Inc.; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 152,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in Illinois is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Facilities and Critical Systems to ensure the reliability, performance, and regulatory compliance of facilities and critical utility systems across Baxter's global network.

You will review designs, provide technical guidance, and lead capital projects while supporting energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical facility, utility, or systems engineering.
• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• 8+ years of experience in an engineering leadership or senior technical engineering role.
• Experience applying cGMP requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of facility and utility systems including HVAC, WFI, compressed air, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and energy management systems.
• Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, 21 CFR, ISO, and environmental health and safety requirements.
• Experience supporting capital projects from concept through startup and turnover.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design tools.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills across functions and locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering standards for facilities, utilities, and capital projects.
• Provide technical support for pharmaceutical facility and utility systems.
• Review facility designs, engineering studies, and project plans for standards and regulatory alignment.
• Support manufacturing site upgrades and improvement projects.
• Evaluate facility and utility system performance and recommend reliability improvements.
• Monitor industry practices and regulatory requirements; update standards accordingly.
• Develop and maintain project documentation standards (SOWs, URSs, BODs).
• Participate in project gate reviews and capital planning.
• Support sustainability initiatives through energy-efficient design and carbon reduction.
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, purchasing, and project teams across locations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Baxter International Inc. in Illinois is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Facilities and Critical Systems to ensure the reliability, performance, and regulatory compliance of facilities and critical utility systems across Baxter's global network.

You will review designs, provide technical guidance, and lead capital projects while supporting energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Travel up to 25% is required.