Maintenance Engineer (Automation Bias) Thetford, England

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Overview 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 Success Profile What makes a successful Engineer at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit. Problem Solver Analytical Thinker Data Driven Solution Focused & Results Oriented Collaborative Innovative Maintenance Engineer (Automation Bias) Apply Now This is where your work makes a difference. 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. . Job Description Thetford | £55,166 starting salary + premium overtime | Rotating shifts Work where engineering, automation and robotics come together If you enjoy understanding how automated equipment works, diagnosing faults and getting production systems back up and running, this role gives you the opportunity to work at the heart of a highly automated manufacturing operation. Baxter Thetford is looking for an Automation Bias Maintenance Engineer to join our Operational Maintenance Engineering team. You will work across electrical, mechanical and automated systems, supporting production equipment, robotics and controls in an environment where engineering reliability has a direct impact on the products we deliver to patients. This is not a pure PLC programming role. We are looking for someone who understands automated equipment and is confident using system information, controls and technical data to diagnose faults. What you’ll be doing You will: Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on automated production equipment Diagnose electrical, mechanical and automation-related faults Work with PLC-controlled machinery and control systems Support robotics, sensors, drives, motors and control panels Interpret electrical schematics and technical data Support equipment installations, upgrades and automation projects Use Maximo and other digital engineering systems to record maintenance activity Identify reliability improvements and opportunities to reduce downtime Work closely with production and engineering colleagues across site What we’re looking for You may currently be working as a: Automation Engineer | Controls Engineer | Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer | Electrical Maintenance Engineer | Field Service Engineer We are looking for experience in areas such as: Automated production or industrial equipment PLC-controlled machinery Electrical fault-finding Control panels, sensors, motors and drives Robotics or automation systems Reading electrical schematics Digital maintenance and engineering systems Pneumatics and hydraulics Manufacturing, FMCG, food, packaging, pharmaceutical, logistics automation or another highly automated environment You do not need to be an advanced PLC programmer, but you should be comfortable understanding how PLC-controlled equipment operates and using information from the system to support fault diagnosis. Work with leading automation technology You will gain further exposure and development across: ABB robotics FANUC robotics Stäubli robotics Lobo Automated production systems What we offer Starting salary of £55,166.49 Premium overtime rates 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Up to 8% pension contribution Subsidised canteen Westfield healthcare Employee discount scheme Employee assistance programme Strong internal progression opportunities Technical and robotics training If you are an engineer who enjoys automation, troubleshooting and understanding how complex equipment works, this is an opportunity to develop your skills in a modern manufacturing environment with real purpose. Thank you for being so interested in Baxter, and we look forward to discussing this role with you! #LI-MT1 #IND-UKOPS #IND-UKCOM #LI-BAXGEN 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. Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice . Apply Now Address Explore this location Baxter Healthcare Ltd. Caxton Way Caxton Way Thetford Norfolk IP243SE United Kingdom Explore This Location Share LinkedIn Facebook X Email Hear from Our Employees Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world. Meet Anwesha – recently promoted to Manager, she leads a team of software engineers for our Medication Delivery business. “I grew up in a small coastal town in India called Bhubaneswar, where we have our own traditions and culture. I think this has helped me grow personally and professionally. Working with a global team at Baxter, my background helps me to be open, appreciate and relate to people from all different places.” Meet Sam – he has been with Baxter for over 15 years, working as an Engineering Technologist in Round Lake, IL, US. “I have a wonderful team. They have been flexible and open to the differences in communication methods and work style necessary for me to excel. If I didn’t have that support, I wouldn’t be where I am now and I wouldn’t have been able to advance within the company. I’m proud to work at Baxter.” Meet Erika – she has been an engineer in Round Lake, IL, US for over four years, promoted to Senior Principal Engineer in 2019. “My involvement with National Society of Black Engineers outside of work has afforded me the opportunity to manage Baxter’s external partnership with the organization, exposing us to networking and talent that can help drive diversity and innovation, and providing opportunities for more community engagement and involvement, which I know a lot of my colleagues like.” Related Content Employee Benefits Our comprehensive benefits options reflect the value we place in our employees. Learn More March 28, 2024 People of Baxter Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world. These are our stories. Learn More March 28, 2024 Read Time: 5 min. Our Stories - Hub Employee Stories Article Meet Yukinari Kono,