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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.
Do you have excellent knowledge of PLC software? Do you want to join a global pharmaceutical company to provide support and guidance for the maintenance department? Baxter, Thetford are searching for an experienced Software & Automation Engineer to join the team.
What you’ll be doing
- Manage system automation and control projects to the highest standard of capital management, schedule compliance and system handover criteria.
- Provide technical expertise on key engineering projects and process improvement projects
- Develop technical specifications in the area of automation, instrumentation and process control
- Management of change and software best practices for all site automation equipment
- Support maintenance in resolution of control and instrumentation issues where necessary
- Manage automation data; acquisition, management, storage, and presentation from machine to enterprise level.
What we’re looking for
- High degree of competency in PLC operation and philosophy, hardware and software
- Experience with electrical schematics, electronic circuitry, control loops
- Experience with electrical panel wiring, device configuration and integration
- Experience in communications protocols such as TCP/IP, Serial, fibre and integration into automation systems
- Experience within manufacturing automation, robotics and servo motion control
- Experience in the area of SCADA, Process Control Systems (PCS), HMI & Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Experience of working in a highly validated environment with working experience and or qualifications in Computer System Validation (CSV) and Computer Systems regulatory compliance
- Experience of software working in an agile environment
- Competency in IT hard/ware/software troubleshooting and repair
- Experience of automation data acquisition, management, storage and presentation from machine to enterprise level
- Experience with database management and design; SQL, Oracle.
What we offer
- Competitive Salary
- Premium overtime rates
- Day shift role
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Up to 8% pension contribution
- Subsidised canteen
- Westfield healthcare
- Bluelight card
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Strong internal progression opportunities
- Technical training and development
- We do not expect candidates to tick every box. We would love to hear from candidates with all levels of experience. If you are not suitable for this role, you may well be suitable for a different role and we would love to connect with you.
If you are a strong Software & Automation Engineer who wants to work with modern production technology and develop further, we would love to hear from you.
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Skills Required
- Competency in PLC operation, philosophy, hardware, and software
- Experience with electrical schematics, electronic circuitry, and control loops
- Experience with electrical panel wiring, device configuration, and integration
- Experience with TCP/IP, serial, fibre communications, and automation-system integration
- Experience with manufacturing automation, robotics, and servo motion control
- Experience with SCADA, Process Control Systems, HMI, and Distributed Control Systems
- Experience working in validated environments and knowledge or qualifications in Computer System Validation and regulatory compliance
- Experience working with software in an agile environment
- Competency in IT hardware, software troubleshooting, and repair
- Experience with automation data acquisition, management, storage, and presentation
- Experience with database management and design, including SQL and Oracle
Baxter International Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baxter International Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Baxter International Inc..
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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.
