Sr Spec, IT-Digital Manufacturing

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

About Us: Baxter´s mission
Our products and therapies touch the lives of millions of people around the world every day, which is why we are focused on transformative innovations that bring smarter, more personalized care to all of us. For 87 years and counting, we have been at the critical intersection where the ideas that save and sustain lives meet the providers who make it all happen. And now, we are determined to realize our boldest opportunities to transform global healthcare for years to come.

Your team
We develop quality products with the patient in mind, so our marketing efforts are also patient-centric. That means you can be proud of our work and the value we provide to people every day.
As a large, multinational organization, you have the opportunity to expand your knowledge through collaboration with a variety of individuals, exposure to different facets of our portfolio, and a supportive leadership team that encourages ongoing development.

Your role at Baxter

We are looking for an experienced IT Senior Specialist of Digital Manufacturing to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting manufacturing systems. This role is responsible for ensuring that all automation and manufacturing systems are operational, efficient, and optimized. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all systems comply with regulatory and industry standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes, system integrations, with experience in industrial automation, as well as the ability to adapt to new technologies and programming languages.

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing systems applications to support Digital Manufacturing.  
• Analyze business requirements, develop technical specifications, and implement software solutions that meet the needs of the organization.
• Configure and maintain applications, including installation, upgrades, system troubleshooting and resolution.
• Ensure that all systems are operating efficiently and effectively, with minimal downtime and disruptions.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify requirements and integrate applications and other systems and technologies, such as IoT, Edge computing, ERP, MES, SCADA, and PLC's.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, procedures, and system documentation that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ensure the security and integrity of manufacturing systems and data.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in Digital Manufacturing.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on digital manufacturing and IoT applications.
• Knowledge of digital transformation and manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Strong technical skills in programming languages such as Python, OpenShift, and relational databases.
• Proficiency with cloud-based technologies such as AWS.
• Knowledge in Jupyter notebook, JSON, and Large Language Model (Gen AI).
• Experience with ERP, MES, SCADA systems, edge computing, IoT and PLCs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working in a regulated environment with knowledge of regulatory and industry standards, such as FDA regulations, ISO standards, and GMP.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking in English and Spanish.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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