Apprentice (Engineering & Facilities)
Job Description
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Summer Apprentice (Engineering & Facilities) – Batesville, IN
Position Overview
Baxter is seeking a motivated and hands-on Summer Apprentice (Engineering & Facilities) to support our operations at the Batesville site. This is a fixed-term summer co-op opportunity running June 15 through August 28, 2026, reporting to Romain Candelot, Engineering & Facilities Leader.
This role offers exposure to manufacturing operations, maintenance systems, and process engineering, providing meaningful, real-world experience in a regulated medical device environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support maintenance and facilities engineering activities, including completion of work orders and equipment support tasks
Assist in tool room operations, including fixture support and tool maintenance activities
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across fabrication and welding processes
Participate in process engineering support, including shadowing engineers to improve efficiency and manufacturability
Gain exposure to digital systems and automation technologies, including foundational concepts in PLCs and digital workflows
Support efforts to improve operational processes, including movement toward paperless work order systems
Follow all safety, compliance, and quality standards required in a manufacturing environment
Program Structure
This apprenticeship includes rotational assignments across key operational areas to build foundational engineering experience:
Maintenance / Facilities Engineering – Equipment maintenance and facility improvement projects
Tool Room Operations – Tool & die maintenance and fixture support
Fabrication & Weld Operations – Process optimization, quality, and waste reduction
Each rotation is supported by site leaders and includes defined learning objectives and deliverables.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the program, the apprentice will:
Develop a foundational understanding of engineering within a manufacturing environment
Gain practical experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and process improvement
Demonstrate ability to contribute to small-scale continuous improvement projects
Build working knowledge of maintenance processes, tooling systems, and production operations
Qualifications
Required:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Strong interest in manufacturing, operations, or facilities engineering
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and willingness to learn
Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with engineering principles
Preferred:
Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on technical experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Exposure to process improvement, automation, or fabrication processes
Work Environment
Location: Batesville, Indiana (Ritter Plant)
Schedule: Full-time, on-site, first shift
Duration: June 15 – August 28, 2026
Why Baxter
This role provides an opportunity to work directly with engineering and operations leadership while contributing to meaningful projects that impact manufacturing performance, efficiency, and product quality.
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
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