Sr Supervisor, Automation

This is where your work makes a difference.

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. 

This is where you save and sustain lives.

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics, and in the home. For over 90 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful, and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

As a Sr Supervisor, Automation, you will play a vital role in driving technological innovation and maintaining the seamless operation of our assets. This position enables you to guide and support a team of committed technicians, while working on challenging projects that enhance both quality and production performance. Your skill in bringing new automation solutions to life will directly support our mission of providing world-class healthcare products.

If you are eager to make a meaningful difference and excel in a cooperative setting, this is the role for you!

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinate and supervise automation and maintenance technicians and coordinators.
• Develop and introduce project changes to boost manufacturing processes, quality, and output performance.
• Write user manuals and technical documents, including Software Management Plans (URS, SD, DQ, Test Plans, Traceability Matrices, User/Operating Manuals with Troubleshooting Guides, and Spare Parts Lists with Vendor Part numbers).
• Take part in the transfer process to identify fixtures, evaluate equipment, and outline transfer requirements.
• Perform build qualifications for machines.
• Develop innovative solutions for manufacturing and transfer processes.
• Complete equipment qualifications driven by new ideas, transfers, or improvements.
• Write and complete validation protocols and perform equipment validation on process changes.
• Generate corrective actions to eliminate the root causes of quality issues, scrap, equipment downtime, and safety issues.
• Provide technical training support to manufacturing operators, maintenance technicians, and peers.
• Actively engage in the creation of automation projects from concept to implementation.
• Establish and maintain a customer-supplier relationship with other manufacturing areas.
• Build and update equipment maintenance programs in collaboration with manufacturing areas.
• Coordinate capital project VIP developments.
• Coordinate with outside contractors on facility projects.
• Perform routine assignments related to larger projects, providing experience and familiarization with engineering methods, techniques, theories, corporate and division SOPs, policies, and projects.
• Solve routine build and engineering tasks with some assistance, solving problems with periodic monitoring.
• Assist in the preparation and participation in technical reviews and coordinate data and documentation for assigned projects.
• Observe all company and regulatory EHS requirements.
• Always maintain data privacy and confidentiality.
• Learn and practice basic ergonomic principles to reduce job-related discomfort and injuries.
• Identify and evaluate risks and environmental aspects within your area of responsibility, implementing appropriate controls and noticing emerging risks.
• Ensure personnel under your supervision are trained and aware of the risks and environmental factors related to their area.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, or a comparable field)
• 5 years of experience in the automation sector or a related area
• Proficiency in Building/Drafting Tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Experience with Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Experience in configuring and crafting HMI/OIT systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, National Instruments, Maple Systems)
• Familiarity with Industry Standards UL and CE
• Knowledge of Vision Systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence)
• Familiarity with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g., IAI, Yasakawa)
• Strong troubleshooting skills for control system issues

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.

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