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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal Controls Engineer - **Company:** Baxter - **Location:** Cary, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $128,000.0 - $176,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Encodings, Data Integration, Serialization, Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Automation of Marketing, Visual Systems, Software Troubleshooting, Control Logix PLC, Fanuc, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usf6dc717b063e22d5ec759810a21c859e/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline preferred). * 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. * Ability to work in a Penicillin/Cephalosporin facility. * Onsite, full-time role with less than 10% travel. * Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and validation practices. * Experience with automation platforms, including Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs and Safety PLCs. * Proficiency with Allen-Bradley HMIs, Fanuc/Staubli robotics, Cognex/Keyence vision systems, and Rockwell/Yaskawa servo systems. * Familiarity with motion control, VFDs, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics. * Hands-on mechanical proficiency; experience with Serialization and SCADA systems is a plus. * Demonstrated capability in developing and performing validation protocols. * Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, including AI-based vision and robotics. * Exposure to Six Sigma, DFSS, and Voice of Customer methodologies. ## Description In this role, you will support process and automation improvements within a manufacturing site. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Quality to drive improved performance of production equipment. You will be responsible for delivering equipment that supports process reliability, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and plant-wide efficiency, while ensuring process design and operation consistently meet Engineering and Quality standards. What you'll be doing * Support daily operations by identifying control system improvements, addressing obsolescence risks, and enhancing equipment reliability. * Develop and implement improvement strategies that align with site priorities and long term business goals. * Troubleshoot and optimize automated equipment at the machine and system level to improve throughput, uptime, and repeatability. * Advance the site's digital transformation through automation, data integration, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. * Partner with manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. * Author, execute, and report on validation activities, including test protocols. * Lead NCR/CAPA investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions. * Own change control activities related to equipment and process modifications. * Serve as a subject matter expert for equipment troubleshooting and process performance issues. * Provide leadership, technical direction, and innovation on complex engineering initiatives that advance plant capability. * Direct oversight of employees., This role is responsible for designing, programming, and supporting control systems for custom, large-scale automation projects. 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