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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineering Specialist, Facilities and Critical Systems - **Company:** Baxter - **Location:** Decatur, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $209,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Systems Engineering, Autodesk Revit - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-78F024309CB416BBB3/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. * 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical facility, utility, or systems engineering. * 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations. * 8+ years of experience in an engineering leadership or senior technical engineering role. * Experience applying cGMP requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment. * Knowledge of facility and utility systems, including HVAC, WFI, compressed air, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and energy management systems. * Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, 21 CFR, ISO, and applicable building and safety regulations. * Experience supporting capital projects from concept through startup and turnover. * Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design tools. * Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across multiple functions and locations. * Experience in facility design, construction management, or capital project execution. * Knowledge of ISPE, ASME, NFPA, EPA, and environmental health and safety requirements applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturing. * Experience developing engineering standards or governance programs for a global organization. * Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or other continuous improvement methodologies., 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., This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare ## Description At Baxter, we support employees through professional development opportunities, paid volunteer time, matching charitable contributions, wellbeing programs, and resources for working parents and caregivers. What you'll be doing * Develop and maintain engineering standards and guidance documents for facilities, utilities, and capital projects. * Provide technical support and subject matter expertise for pharmaceutical facility and utility systems. * Review facility designs, engineering studies, and project plans to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory expectations. * Support manufacturing sites in the planning and execution of facility upgrades and improvement projects. * Evaluate facility and utility system performance and recommend solutions to address technical issues and improve reliability. * Monitor changes in industry practices and regulatory requirements and recommend updates to engineering standards and procedures. * Develop and maintain project documentation standards, including SOWs, URSs, and BODs. * Participate in project gate reviews and capital planning activities. * Support sustainability initiatives through facility improvements, energy-efficient design practices, and carbon reduction efforts. * Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, purchasing, and project teams to address facility and utility-related challenges. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams across the organization. * Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%. ## Related Videos - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Why Developers Don't Care About Your Employer Brand and How to Fix it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1724-why-developers-don-t-care-about-your-employer-brand-and-how-to-fix-it) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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