Mechanical Engineer, Medical Devices (Infusion Systems)

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace policy

Onsite 3 days a week

Job summary

Baxter is redefining patient care through innovative medical technology. In this role, you''ll design and develop next-generation infusion systems that directly contribute to saving and sustaining lives.

You''ll tackle complex engineering challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and bring new products from concept through commercialization. You''ll work with CAD and simulation tools to create robust designs, translate customer needs into specifications, and support manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years of engineering experience; medical device or infusion pump experience is a plus.
• Experience with CAD modeling and mechanical design analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product development, and engineering best practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and mechanisms for advanced electro-mechanical medical devices.
• Translate customer and user needs into product requirements, specifications, and system architectures.
• Apply expertise in plastics, sheet metal, castings, DFM/DFA, drive mechanisms, and fluid systems.
• Perform engineering analyses including tolerance stack-ups, structural, thermal, fatigue, and reliability assessments.
• Utilize CAD and simulation tools (SolidWorks preferred; FEA experience a plus) to create and validate designs.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Lead testing, troubleshooting, design improvements, and product qualification activities.
• Support product transfer to manufacturing, optimizing designs for scalability, quality, compliance, and cost.

Skills

CAD modeling

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

Baxter is redefining patient care through innovative medical technology. In this role, you''ll design and develop next-generation infusion systems that directly contribute to saving and sustaining lives.

You''ll tackle complex engineering challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and bring new products from concept through commercialization. You''ll work with CAD and simulation tools to create robust designs, translate customer needs into specifications, and support manufacturing