Sr Principal Engineer, Electrical

Zvh; Karnataka; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter’s Front Line Care division is advancing Diagnosis & Therapies with connected monitoring, cardiology and respiratory health solutions. As a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, you will drive sustained engineering and end‑to‑end product realization from concept through commercialization, guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver safe, compliant medical devices.

You will lead hardware design, verification, and manufacturing transitions, collaborating with global partners while upholding

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems including embedded and control systems.
• Experience in system integration and verification methodologies.
• Deep expertise in electro‑mechanical design and EMI/EMC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define design requirements and hardware specifications for microcontroller/microprocessor systems.
• Lead creation of analog and digital circuit schematics to meet performance objectives.
• Oversee testing to verify safety, reliability and manufacturability.

Skills

Electrical systems

Embedded systems

System integration

Verification methodologies

EMI/EMC design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Matlab

LTSpice

PSpice

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.

Job Summary

Baxter’s Front Line Care business products expand Diagnosis & Therapies in the context of connected monitoring, cardiology and respiratory health. The earlier the diagnosis & treatment for these patients – the better the quality of life. The $1.2B business portfolio includes products for Cardiology, Patient monitoring, airway clearance, ventilation and Intelligent diagnostics. As a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead the development of creative solutions to challenging problems related to sustenance engineering of Front-Line Care business. You will possess strong technical capabilities, excitement and energy for product development, and a passion for their work and the impact it has on saving and sustaining the lives of patients. This is a strategic role aimed at expanding technical and organizational breadth across: Electrical Hardware design, Embedded systems and controls integration, System-level & Sub-System-level verification, validation, and quality assurance. You will drive end-to-end product realization, Sustenance engineering & New Product Development (NPD) from concept through commercialization, Innovation and technology strategies. You will collaborate with global cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality medical devices while shaping the future of R&D capabilities.

What you’ll be doing

• Defines design requirements and hardware specifications based on customer or user requirements.
• Contributes to the development and documentation of electronic system architectures.
• Lead the creation of designs of analog and digital electronic circuit schematics for microcontroller/microprocessor-based systems, meeting performance objectives.
• Analyzes circuits using calculation and simulation methods to assess performance limits, effects of environmental and load stress, and timing interfaces to ensure consistent performance in safety critical applications.
• Good knowledge of Power Integrity, Power Sequencing, LTSpice, Pspice.
• Completes deliverables related to design of systems and sub-systems of the overall electrical architecture.
• Must have strong experience in designing product with multiple power sources like AC/DC, DC/DC, Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, AA Battery.
• Develops, modifies, and approves electrical design documentation, specifications, and drawings.
• Supervises/coordinates an engineer and/or technician on assigned work.
• Defines appropriate test methods to verify designs meet their performance requirements.
• Directs the layout of circuit assemblies to meet emissions and immunity performance requirements and design for manufacturability guidelines.
• Transitions products to manufacturing and ensures robust products and manufacturing processes.
• Develops and maintains an effective and corroborative working relationship with internal and external development partners.
• Resolves competing constraints between interrelated functions (engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing, etc.) required to deliver the product to market.
• Executes protocols and testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of the design(s).
• Leads the troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to electrical aspects of devices/ subsystems.
• Creates and communicates design/test plans, tasks, deliverables and status.
• Manages time and resources to meet committed schedule milestones

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in Design and Development of Medical devices or complex electro-mechanical product development Proven experience in global, matrixed R&D environments.
• Strong knowledge of: Electrical systems (electronics, embedded, control systems) System integration and verification methodologies Deep expertise in electro-mechanical system design and integration EMI/EMC design in adherence to regulatory requirements. System engineering, requirement flow down, risk management processes. Understanding of IEC60601, UL, ANSI and ASTM standards Simulation tools like Matlab, LT spice, Signal Integrity, Power integrity. Experienced in power supply, motor drive designs with interactions across multiple subsystems.
• Regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, IEC) Quality systems and design controls GMP, validation, and manufacturing processes Strong people leadership, coaching, and organizational development skills Ability to define and execute R&D strategies and influence senior stakeholders Expertise in decision-making under ambiguity and complex problem-solving Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Demonstrated experience in accomplishing objectives. Able to deliver on multiple projects simultaneously. Work effectively with cross functional teams including quality, program management, manufacturing, regulatory, medical, and clinical.
• Exposure to Six Sigma methodologies like DFSS, DFM, DFR etc. is a plus
• Medical devices, diagnostics, laboratory testing product experience or similar products is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience.
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills. Capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience.
• Ability to design and influence outside of immediate scope of responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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