Principal Process Engineer
$112,000–$154,000 year
On-site · Round Lake, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Senior Principal Process Engineer at Baxter focused on automation improvements in a manufacturing site. Drives process reliability and efficiency through control-system enhancements, Industry 4.0 initiatives, data integration, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Responsibilities include improving automation and plant-wide performance, leading root-cause analysis, developing SOPs, managing NCR/CAPA investigations, and guiding cross-functional teams and vendors in complex engineering initiatives. Requires Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, with onsite work and minimal travel; salary range $112k–$154k annually; role emphasizes equipment troubleshooting, validation practices, serialization/SCADA exposure, and advanced automation capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field preferred)
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Onsite, fulltime role with less than 10% travel
- Authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)
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