Sr Principal Engineer R&D

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. 

Your Role at Baxter

Displays and excels in standard engineering principles to develop creative solutions to challenging issues associated with the design, development, and sustaining engineering for Baxter’s Advanced Surgery business.

What You'll be Doing

• Achieve desired technical outcomes through the direct completion of Design Control, CAPA, CC project deliverables or programs within the boundaries of timing and budget.
• Responsible for technical oversight of a constantly changing portfolio that impact R&D, Operations, Quality Systems (QS), Process, Customer or Supply Chain.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet schedule & project demands
• Based on technical expertise, review and approve design changes  and provide technical product direction for the project team.
• Foster an environment of rigor, completeness and compliance when participating on  CAPA, CC or FCA investigations/assessments.
• Handle project escalations and responsible for triage escalation to organization leadership.
• Embrace accountability for critical decisions as a technical subject matter expert within a cross-functional team to drive product development deliverables, such as formulation development, process development, or tech transfers. 
• Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to FDA, ISO, and IEC design control procedures and standards.
• Creates design concepts and research methodologies that best meet current and future customer & business needs for a product or process domain area.
• Provides technical leadership to project teams working closely with the Project Manager, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and key technical core team members, guiding them in terms of problem resolution, process clarification, referrals to appropriate experts, etc.

What You'll be Doing

• B.S. in engineering discipline (preferably Biomedical /Mechanical Engineering) M.S  or Ph.D. preferred
• 10+ years proven success in product development environment  with 3+ years in lead role.
• Experience in creating/managing design documentation and transfer of products into manufacturing.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Proficient in 3D CAD Software.
• Experience in prototyping, testing, and evaluating mechanical design.
• Skilled at written and verbal presentations within the business/technical community.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to technical projects through successful outcomes.
• Must be self-motivated, resourceful, flexible. A self-starter is imperative.

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 $120,000 - $165,000 annually. 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. 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. #LI-ASR2

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.

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