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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Controls Engineer - **Company:** Baxter International Inc. - **Location:** Marion, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $128,000.0 - $176,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Data Analysis, Fieldbus, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Encodings, Computer Programming, Microsoft SQL Server, Routing, Profibus, Software Tools, RS-232, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Visual Systems, Eplan, Control Logix PLC, Vba Programming Language, Fanuc, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://baxter.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/baxter/job/Marion-North-Carolina/Senior-Principal-Controls-Engineer_JR-208819-1/apply ## About the Role * Problem Solver * Analytical Thinker * Data Driven * Solution Focused & Results Oriented * Collaborative * Innovative, 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., * PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs * HMI: Allen-Bradley * Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, 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, Staubli * Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence * Programming (Bonus): C#, C++, VB, SQL Server What you will bring * Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred) * 8+ years of experience in a similar role. * 8+ years of Rockwell PLC experience * Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa) * Ability to read and write electrical schematics * Hands on mechanical * AutoCAD drafting ## Description Being an Engineer at Baxter means you play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission to save and sustain lives. From innovative product design through to production and patient delivery, our Engineers are key to delivering results for our customers and patients worldwide. * Support for Parents * Continuing Education/ Professional Development * Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits * Paid Time Off * 2 Days a Year to Volunteer, Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Senior Principal 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. 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 Senior Principal 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. Your role at Baxter In this role, you will be responsible for supervising a Controls Engineering Team and providing day to day engineering support. This position also provides technical mentorship to other engineering staff, engineering, and maintenance technicians. The Senior Principal Engineer is tasked with providing analysis of plant manufacturing capacity, process optimization and automation, VIP identification and implementation, process validation planning\execution using lean manufacturing techniques and other problem-solving tools. What you will be doing * Develop or participate in the development of solutions to problems for assigned projects. * Participate in continuous improvement projects. * Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues. * Write, implement, and report on validation activities. * Design and perform routine testing, project experiments, and analysis of data and report on results. * Perform engineering studies on new equipment to resolve accurate settings, control points, etc. including data gathering during start up and test batches. * Initiate new or revision of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project. * Perform NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks. * Lead and complete 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, implement, and recommend 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; Perform technical troubleshooting 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; Provide technical mentorship to others. * Provide leadership, direction, and expertise for sophisticated projects. * Provide leadership and drive innovation within the plant. * Supervise 3-5 members of the Controls Engineering team., Meet Anwesha - recently promoted to Manager, she leads a team of software engineers for our Medication Delivery business. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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