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Location Aibonito, Aibonito, Puerto Rico
Job Category Engineering
Date posted 08/03/2026
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 Heath & 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
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 Team
As a Sr. Engineer, Maintenance Reliability, you will be part of the Engineering organization supporting a world-class manufacturing operation. You will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Automation, Validation, EHS, and Operations teams to drive equipment reliability, asset performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
In this role, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for improving equipment uptime, optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and supporting critical manufacturing systems. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies, execute capital and automation projects, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
You will lead and mentor engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel while fostering a culture of operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. Your contributions will directly impact production performance, equipment availability, product quality, and overall business success.
What We Offer From Day 1
- Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Coverage
- Vision Plan
- Paid Vacation and Company Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Career Development and Growth Opportunities
- Inclusive and Collaborative Work Environment
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules are achieved while meeting quality, compliance, and cost objectives.
- Lead and coordinate manufacturing automation projects, ensuring compliance with corporate engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and site objectives.
- Apply engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and product quality.
- Utilize engineering tools and techniques such as FMEA, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Modeling, and software development to resolve technical challenges.
- Develop, manage, and control capital budgets for manufacturing and automation projects.
- Lead small project teams, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional resources to successfully execute engineering initiatives.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and expenditures, providing regular updates and recommendations to leadership.
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve reliability, and enhance product quality.
- Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies, automation systems, equipment, materials, and processes.
- Provide technical leadership and supervision to engineers, technicians, technologists, maintenance personnel, mold makers, and related support functions.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance strategies for manufacturing and automation equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Review, improve, and maintain preventive maintenance plans, equipment documentation, and mold maintenance programs.
- Oversee mold maintenance activities, including repair, cleaning, refurbishment, spare parts management, and documentation control.
- Author, execute, review, and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and software validation activities.
- Develop and review User Requirement Specifications (URS) and other engineering documentation.
- Support manufacturing operations through continuous improvement projects, operational excellence initiatives, and strategic business projects.
- Ensure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations, OSHA requirements, company policies, and all applicable regulatory standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture by driving Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and maintaining a zero-harm workplace.
- Protect confidential information and consistently adhere to data privacy and information security requirements.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, automation, maintenance engineering, project engineering, or a related industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation systems, equipment validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience developing and managing project budgets, capital expenditures, and resource planning.
- Proficiency with engineering and business software applications, including Microsoft Office and project management tools.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial automation, robotics, and manufacturing control systems.
- Knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, software validation, and computer system validation.
- Experience with CAD software and engineering analysis tools.
- Project Management certification (PMP) or equivalent project leadership experience.
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.
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.
Req # 206028
Location Aibonito, Aibonito, Puerto Rico
Job Category Engineering
Date posted 08/03/2026
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 Heath & 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
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 Team
As a Sr. Engineer, Maintenance Reliability, you will be part of the Engineering organization supporting a world-class manufacturing operation. You will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Automation, Validation, EHS, and Operations teams to drive equipment reliability, asset performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
In this role, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for improving equipment uptime, optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and supporting critical manufacturing systems. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies, execute capital and automation projects, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
You will lead and mentor engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel while fostering a culture of operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. Your contributions will directly impact production performance, equipment availability, product quality, and overall business success.
What We Offer From Day 1
- Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Coverage
- Vision Plan
- Paid Vacation and Company Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Career Development and Growth Opportunities
- Inclusive and Collaborative Work Environment
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules are achieved while meeting quality, compliance, and cost objectives.
- Lead and coordinate manufacturing automation projects, ensuring compliance with corporate engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and site objectives.
- Apply engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and product quality.
- Utilize engineering tools and techniques such as FMEA, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Modeling, and software development to resolve technical challenges.
- Develop, manage, and control capital budgets for manufacturing and automation projects.
- Lead small project teams, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional resources to successfully execute engineering initiatives.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and expenditures, providing regular updates and recommendations to leadership.
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve reliability, and enhance product quality.
- Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies, automation systems, equipment, materials, and processes.
- Provide technical leadership and supervision to engineers, technicians, technologists, maintenance personnel, mold makers, and related support functions.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance strategies for manufacturing and automation equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Review, improve, and maintain preventive maintenance plans, equipment documentation, and mold maintenance programs.
- Oversee mold maintenance activities, including repair, cleaning, refurbishment, spare parts management, and documentation control.
- Author, execute, review, and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and software validation activities.
- Develop and review User Requirement Specifications (URS) and other engineering documentation.
- Support manufacturing operations through continuous improvement projects, operational excellence initiatives, and strategic business projects.
- Ensure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations, OSHA requirements, company policies, and all applicable regulatory standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture by driving Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and maintaining a zero-harm workplace.
- Protect confidential information and consistently adhere to data privacy and information security requirements.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, automation, maintenance engineering, project engineering, or a related industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation systems, equipment validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience developing and managing project budgets, capital expenditures, and resource planning.
- Proficiency with engineering and business software applications, including Microsoft Office and project management tools.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial automation, robotics, and manufacturing control systems.
- Knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, software validation, and computer system validation.
- Experience with CAD software and engineering analysis tools.
- Project Management certification (PMP) or equivalent project leadership experience.
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Reliability Engineer
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to reliability engineering. A degree in mechanical, industrial, or systems engineering maps cleanly. A general business or unrelated science degree will likely trigger an RFE requesting equivalency evidence.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for Reliability Engineer roles in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, so knowing the floor before negotiating protects your petition.
Target industries with repeat LCA filings
Semiconductor fabs, oil and gas operators, aerospace OEMs, and utility companies file LCAs for Reliability Engineer roles year after year. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by occupation code and confirmed H-1B filing history rather than guessing from job postings alone.
Verify your employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. For Reliability Engineer roles at smaller industrial contractors or plant operators, enrollment isn't guaranteed. Confirm E-Verify status early in the process so a late-stage discovery doesn't stall your petition.
Get the LCA site address right
If your reliability work spans multiple plant locations, each worksite needs its own LCA. Employers sometimes file a single LCA for their headquarters, which can create compliance issues. Confirm the LCA covers your actual primary worksite address before your I-129 petition is submitted.
Classify your role under the correct SOC code
Reliability Engineers are typically filed under SOC 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers) or 17-2141 (Mechanical Engineers) depending on your duties. Misclassification affects your prevailing wage tier. Check O*NET to confirm which occupation code matches your actual job description before your employer files the LCA.
H-1B Visa Reliability Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Reliability Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Reliability Engineer positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require theoretical and practical application of engineering principles attainable only through a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. USCIS expects the degree requirement to be standard for the industry and normal for the specific duties, which is well-established for this role across manufacturing, energy, and aerospace employers.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Reliability Engineers?
Employers in semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, aerospace, utilities, and industrial automation file H-1B petitions for Reliability Engineers regularly. Company size matters less than filing history. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing records for this occupation on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and industry, rather than relying on job postings that don't disclose sponsorship status.
Can a Reliability Engineer change employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your current H-1B petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf. You don't need to wait for the transfer to be approved, but the new role must remain in the same or a closely related specialty occupation.
What documentation does a Reliability Engineer typically need for an H-1B petition?
Your employer will need your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a detailed job description confirming the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, and a certified LCA from DOL before filing the I-129 with USCIS. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization establishing U.S. equivalency is standard and often required.
Does the H-1B cap apply to Reliability Engineer roles at all employers?
Not always. Reliability Engineers hired by universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning their employers can file petitions at any time without entering the annual lottery. Most private-sector employers in manufacturing, energy, and tech are cap-subject, so those petitions must go through the April registration process for the following fiscal year's 85,000-slot allocation.