Principal Controls Engineer
Baxter · Marion, NC
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $112k–$154k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Baxter (medical devices) in Marion, NC. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, CAPA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics, AutoCAD
- Base pay
- $112k–$154k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 35 other live controls postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- About 24% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $93k–$121k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 78%
- ✓ PLC 72%
- ✓ Robotics 36%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 31%
- ✓ AutoCAD 25%
- MES 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Baxter
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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?
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This plant: Baxter in Marion
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Full description from BaxterAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Your role at Baxter
This is where your expertise helps people
You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team, you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions.
Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Principal Controls Engineer , you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission.
Your team
We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.
Our Engineering Team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.
When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.
As a Principal Controls Engineer , you will have the opportunity to lead by example, and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here, you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish.
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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 we offer from Day One
- •Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- •160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- •401K match
- •Employee Stock Purchase Program
- •Paid Parental Leave
- •Tuition Reimbursement
What you'll be doing
- •Develop or participate in the development of solutions to problems specific to your assigned projects
- •Participate in continuous improvement projects
- •Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues
- •Write and/or implement, and report on validation activities
- •Design and perform routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data and reports results
- •Perform engineering studies on new equipment to resolve accurate settings, control points, etc. including data collecting during start up and test batches
- •Initiate new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project
- •Perform NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks
- •Lead and implement change control activities related to equipment
- •Perform work assignments within production department that include training and technical support
- •Assist service department as an SME and leads equipment and/or process solving efforts as needed
- •Interpret, complete, and recommend modifications to operating policies where appropriate
- •Establish and control capital operating budgets for project
- •Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems
- •Perform technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for equipment/systems
- •Coordinate with multi-functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to product lines
- •Provide leadership, direction, and expertise for sophisticated projects
- •Provide leadership and drive innovation within the plant
What you'll bring
- •Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
- •Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role
- •PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs
- •HMI: Allen-Bradley
- •Robotics: Fanuc, Yaskawa, Staubli
- •Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence
- •Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa)
- •Electrical: Hands on solving and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read/draw schematics
- •Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB
- •Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- •Hands on mechanical abilities is a plus
- •AutoCAD drafting skills is a plus
- •Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing
- •Knowledgeable in the practice and execution of validation protocols