Senior Controls Engineer
Baxter · Marion, NC
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $96k–$132k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- Today
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
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, CAPA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics, AutoCAD
- Base pay
- $96k–$132k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $108k–$154k. This one lists $96k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 41 controls engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 40 other live controls postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- About 17% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 6+)
Typical $112k–$162k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 80%
- ✓ PLC 66%
- ✓ Robotics 44%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 32%
- ✓ AutoCAD 24%
- MES 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Baxter in Marion
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- Principal OpEx Engineer · Lean / CI · Senior
- Maintenance Technician I (12 hour Nights) · Reliability · Technician
- Controls Engineer I (Nights) · Controls
Full description from BaxterAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Your role at Baxter
In this role, you will be responsible for crafting, developing, and implementing PLC projects. In addition to providing technical support and service to these areas, you may also perform the following functions: supervising, requisitioning, defining, initiating, specifying, documenting, and training.
What you will be doing
- ◆Develops or participates in the development of solutions to problems specific to assigned project.
- ◆Participates in continuous improvement projects.
- ◆Works with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues.
- ◆Writes and/or implements, and reports on validation activities.
- ◆Designs and performs routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data and reports results.
- ◆Performs engineering studies on new equipment to resolve accurate settings, control points, etc. including data collecting during start up and test batches.
- ◆Initiates new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project.
- ◆Performs NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks.
- ◆Handle and complete change control activities related to equipment.
- ◆Performs work assignments within production department that include training and technical support
- ◆Assists service department as an SME and leads equipment and/or process solving efforts as needed.
- ◆Interprets, implements, and recommends modifications to operating policies where appropriate.
- ◆Establish and control capital operating budgets for projects.
- ◆Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems as the need arises.
- ◆Perform technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment/systems.
- ◆Coordinate with multi-functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to existing and new product lines.
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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.
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.
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.
What you will bring
- •Bachelor's degree in Engineering field required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred).
- •3+ years of PLC experience.
- •Experience in a regulated industry is a plus.
- •Strong leadership and project management skills.
- •Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing.
- •Knowledgeable in the practice and execution of validation protocols.
- •PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, PLC5, SLC500, Compact Logix, Safety PLCs.
- •HMI: Allen-Bradley.
- •Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Device Net, Control Net, Fieldbus and HSSB.
- •Electrical: Hands on solving and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read /draw schematics.
- •Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- •Robotics: Fanuc, Yaskawa.
- •Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence.
- •Programming (Bonus): C#, C++, VB, SQL Servers.
- •Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa).
- •Ability to read and write electrical schematics.
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)