Senior Principal Controls Engineer
Baxter · Marion, NC
Manufacturing OperationsFull-time$128k–$176kCompany career page
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Role summary
Baxter seeks a Senior Principal Controls Engineer to lead a controls engineering team and provide technical support for manufacturing operations in Marion, North Carolina. The role involves process optimization, equipment automation, validation planning, and mentorship of engineering staff.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
- 8+ years controls engineering experience in similar manufacturing role
- 8+ years Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience
- Servo control systems expertise (Rockwell, Yaskawa)
- Ability to read and write electrical schematics and use AutoCAD
- Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
What you'll be doing
- Supervise 3-5 controls engineering team members and provide technical mentorship
- Lead process optimization, automation projects, and validation activities using lean techniques
- Design solutions, conduct testing, and analyze data for manufacturing equipment and systems
- Manage change control activities, NCR/CAPA investigations, and equipment start-up support
- Coordinate cross-functional projects and drive innovation within manufacturing operations
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