Principal Engineer, R&D

Baxter Healthcare; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare in Deerfield, IL is seeking an experienced Design Engineer for the Advanced Surgery division. You will develop and sustain engineering solutions, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure design controls and documentation meet regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates hold a 5+ year track record, strong CAD and prototyping skills, and are self-starting with excellent communication. The role offers a competitive base salary and potential discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering (Biomedical/Mechanical) with 5+ years in product development.
• Experience creating/managing design documentation and transfer of products into manufacturing.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software.
• Experience prototyping, testing, and evaluating mechanical designs.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, flexible; a self-starter.
• Preferred: TQM, statistical methods, problem analysis and resolution, materials science, and DOE.

Responsibilities

• Achieve technical outcomes through Design Control, CAPA, CC project deliverables within timing and budget.
• Provide technical oversight of a changing portfolio impacting R&D, Operations, 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 rigor, completeness and compliance in CAPA, CC, or FCA investigations/assessments.
• Drive product development deliverables such as formulation development, process development, or tech transfers.
• Ensure adherence to FDA, ISO, and IEC design control procedures and standards.
• Create and maintain DHF documents (verification/validation reports, drawings, specifications).
• Develop and execute study plans and reports.

Skills

3D CAD

Prototyping

Design documentation

Presentation

Self-motivated

Statistical methods

Materials science

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MS or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

3D CAD Software

Job description

This is whereyour 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 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 will be doing:

• Achieves 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, reviews and approves design changes and provides technical product direction for the project team.

• Fosters an environment of rigor, completeness and compliance when participating on CAPA, CC or FCA investigations/assessments.
• Embraces 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.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Uses critical thinking and teamwork to contribute to the resolution of competing constraints.
• Create and maintain technical documents found in a DHF, such as verification/validation reports, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Develop and execute study plans and reports.

What you will bring:

• B.S. in engineering discipline (preferably Biomedical /Mechanical Engineering) M.S or Ph.D. preferred, with at least 5+ years proven success in product development environment
• Experience in creating/managing design documentation and transfer of products into manufacturing.
• Proficient in 3D CAD Software
• Experience in prototyping, testing, and evaluating mechanical designs
• 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.
• Preferred experience with TQM, statistical methods, problem analysis and resolution, materials science, and design of experiments.

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 $112,000 to $154,000 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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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)

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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Reasonable Accommodations

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