Maintenance Tech II
Baxter · Hayward, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $72k–$99k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Baxter (medical devices) in Hayward, CA. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Base pay
- $72k–$99k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 88 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 19% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $90k–$121k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 35%
- Team leadership 34%
- Tooling 33%
- PLC 33%
- Automation 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Baxter
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Baxter in Hayward
2 other open roles at this site.
- Lead Maintenance Tech · Reliability · Technician
- Sr Maintenance Engineer · Reliability · Senior
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Your Role
The Maintenance Technician II works as a key member of a high-performance team responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations and equipment in a pharmaceutical production environment.
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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.
What You'll Be Doing
- •Troubleshoot and repair electrical/mechanical equipment failures.
- •Assist in developing, monitoring, and performing preventative maintenance procedures.
- •Assist in review and tracking of equipment component failures and help make recommendations for increased long term reliability.
- •Maintain appropriate equipment documentation and change control according to internal procedures.
- •Assist in spare part analysis and inventory development.
- •Assist in the installation and startup of new equipment.
- •Must have good written and verbal communication skills (ability to read, write and speak fluent English) and understanding of cGMP regulations. Good procedural writing skills.
- •Experience with CMMS (i.e. Maximo) preferred.
- •Ability to read schematics preferred.
What You'll Bring
- •Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to use enterprise software preferred (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.).
- •Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- •Must have 3-5 years of electromechanical experience.
- •Must have a high school diploma or GED, Technical Associates degree preferred.
- •Medical device or pharmaceutical regulated industry experience preferred.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
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