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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.
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At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission to Save and Sustain Lives.
At our Lessines site, automation plays a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and high‑quality production for patients worldwide.
As a Junior Industrial Automation Engineer, you will join a collaborative engineering team supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations, where you will develop your technical expertise while contributing to the performance and reliability of automated production systems.
Your RoleYou will support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems across the site. This role is ideal for an early‑career engineer eager to learn, grow, and progressively take ownership in a regulated manufacturing environment.
What You Will DoAutomation Support & Troubleshooting- Support diagnostics and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, SCADA systems, and industrial networks
- Participate in corrective and preventive maintenance activities for automated equipment
- Support production teams during technical incidents to minimize downtime
- Contribute to PLC and HMI modifications under guidance of senior engineers
- Support commissioning of new equipment and execution of functional and acceptance tests
- Contribute to initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and improving OEE
- Collect operational data and perform basic analyses to identify improvement opportunities
- Support preparation of validation documentation (IQ/OQ) in compliance with GxP requirements
- Ensure activities follow safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Work closely with external suppliers and internal engineering, quality, and production teams
- Contribute to project planning and execution activities
- Participate in on‑duty call rotation after onboarding and training
- Master’s degree in Automation, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
- 0–5 years of experience in automation, industrial maintenance, or engineering
- Exposure to manufacturing, utilities, pharma or biotech environments is a plus
Basic knowledge or first hands‑on experience with:
- PLCs (Siemens and/or Rockwell)
- HMI / SCADA systems
- Industrial sensors, actuators, and instrumentation
- Electrical schematics and automation drawings
- Industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
- Strong willingness to learn and develop expertise in industrial automation
- Analytical mindset with basic problem‑solving skills
- Clear communication and ability to work in cross‑functional teams
- Proactive attitude: comfortable asking questions and taking initiative
- French: C1 (mandatory)
- English: B1 (mandatory) – B2+ is a strong plus
- Make a real impact in a mission‑driven healthcare company
- Develop your skills in a highly automated, regulated manufacturing environment
- Grow within a culture built on trust, collaboration, accountability, and agility
- Be supported by experienced engineers invested in your development
This is where your engineering journey begins!
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.
Reasonable Accommodations
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Automation, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
- 0-5 years experience in automation, industrial maintenance, or engineering
- Basic knowledge or hands-on experience with PLCs (Siemens and/or Rockwell)
- Experience with HMI / SCADA systems
- Understanding of industrial sensors, actuators, and instrumentation
- Familiarity reading electrical schematics and automation drawings
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
- Experience or exposure to manufacturing, utilities, pharma or biotech environments
- Support preparation of validation documentation (IQ/OQ) in compliance with GxP requirements
- French language proficiency C1 (mandatory)
- English language proficiency B1 (mandatory); B2+ is a plus
- Willingness to learn, basic problem-solving, clear communication, ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Ability to participate in on-duty call rotation after onboarding
Baxter International Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one and includes medical, dental, and company-paid life and disability, indicating robust protection. This breadth of coverage is positioned as a strong component of the total rewards package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and related retirement programs support long-term savings. An additional savings infrastructure enhances overall financial security for many roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO scales with tenure and is complemented by paid holidays and meaningful paid parental leave. The scope of time-off programs contributes to a well-rounded benefits offering.
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What We Do
Every day, millions of patients, caregivers and providers around the world rely on Baxter’s leading portfolio of diagnostic, critical care, nutrition, kidney care, hospital and surgical products and solutions. For 90 years, we’ve been making an impact at the critical intersection where innovations that save and sustain lives meet the healthcare providers who make it happen. With products, therapies and digital health solutions available in more than 100 countries, Baxter’s employees worldwide are now building upon the company’s rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of transformative healthcare innovations. We welcome Hillrom to Baxter, where we are uniting to advance patient care worldwide. We’re building on the strengths of two historically innovative and socially responsible companies that will better serve our patients, customers and communities.
