Senior IT Specialist - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Job description

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. Your role at Baxter As the Senior IT Specialist supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), you will play a key role in developing, configuring, and maintaining the applications that power Baxter’s manufacturing operations. You will partner closely with cross‑functional teams across our plants to deliver reliable, high‑quality software solutions that enhance system performance, support operational excellence, and enable digital transformation across the network. This role requires strong technical expertise, hands‑on development capability, and the ability to guide others while contributing directly to solution delivery. You will join a collaborative and fast‑moving environment where your technical leadership, problem‑solving skills, and ability to translate business needs into scalable MES solutions will have a direct impact on manufacturing efficiency, compliance, and product quality. This is an opportunity to shape development standards, influence technology direction, and support critical systems used across Baxter’s global operations. This is a hybrid in-office position based out of Marion, North Carolina. What you’ll be doing Design, develop, and maintain MES applications and supporting software systems to meet operational and compliance requirements. Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues to ensure optimal system performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality MES solutions on time and in alignment with project objectives. Develop, maintain, and enforce coding standards and best practices, including naming conventions, documentation, error handling, and version control. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior developers and team members. Partner with project management to define project plans, timelines, and development milestones. Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to development standards and solution quality. Support manufacturing plants with technical expertise and issue resolution as needed. What you’ll bring Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field preferred. 5+ years of software development experience, including hands‑on work with MES applications preferred. Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, and Java, with strong SQL and database skills (IBM DB2 or Oracle) preferred. Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining MES platforms; familiarity with POMS, POMSnet, Siemens Opcenter Execution Medical Device (Camstar), or Opcenter Pharma (XFP) is a plus. Knowledge of agile and waterfall development methodologies and strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working in manufacturing environments. Experience with cloud‑based MES solutions, IoT technologies, or regulated environments (FDA, ISO, GMP). Proficiency in English; Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus. Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change. We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 -154,000. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses . For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter 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. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal 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. 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