Automation Technician

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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.

The Automation Technician is part of the Workshop Department and plays a key role in the end‑to‑end process of building automated machinery. This position supports the entire lifecycle of our equipment — from early design collaboration, through assembly and commissioning, to installation at global Baxter manufacturing sites. The machines you help build directly support the production of a wide range of Baxter products that save and sustain the lives of patients worldwide.

WHAT YOU''LL BE DOING:

• Independently manage machine and electrical cabinet wiring, ensuring alignment with project timelines and technical goals.
• Evaluate and provide input on the mechanical aspects of the machine during the design and build phases.
• Collaborate effectively with external contractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate with internal teams — including electrical technicians, mechanical designers, and software developers — to ensure on‑time delivery of assigned projects.
• Maintain a strong commitment to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Interface with cross‑functional partners such as engineering, design, plant personnel, and external vendors to ensure successful design, fabrication, assembly, and machine functionality.
• Follow up on the construction and manufacturing of major machine assemblies.
• Recommend process improvements based on technical knowledge and hands‑on experience.
• Travel up to 40%, both domestically and internationally, to support machine installation, start‑up, and after‑sales service.

WHAT YOU''LL BRING:

• Solid understanding of the fundamental principles within multiple engineering disciplines and their application to automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of machine construction, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and robotic systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic design packages to assemble and wire machines accordingly.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to effectively support a larger project team.
• Ability to analyze and mitigate potential failure modes related to safety, product quality, and machine reliability.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, facility layouts, manuals, and instruction sets to assemble and commission automated machinery.
• Hands‑on, problem‑solving attitude on the shop floor and at customer locations.
• Language skills: English (minimum B2) and Italian (required for Campo site).

Education & Experience

• Technical high school diploma or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a workshop environment focused on automatic machine construction.
• Good command of the MS Office suite.
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming and AutoCAD software.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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