Principal Systems Engineer,

Baxter International Inc.; Skaneateles Falls (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage starts day

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

401(k) Retirement plan with company 1:

Paid holidays and PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to sustain and develop Front-Line Care Connected Monitoring products throughout their lifecycle. You will own system and risk activities for NPD projects, guiding teams to meet regulatory and performance goals while delivering life-saving outcomes.

You will collaborate across R&D, ensure robust requirements, and lead technical risk management, with a focus on patient care improvements and cross-functional influence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of risk management in medical devices (ISO 14971).
• Familiarity with IEC 62304 and IEC TR 80002-1.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs and regulatory requirements into system requirements and performance specs.
• Conduct risk management activities including planning and control.
• Decompose system requirements into module level requirements.
• Plan and oversee reliability and robustness activities.
• Lead the technical team through risk identification and defect resolution.
• Ensure changes are analyzed holistically with full impact assessment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning & estimation

Requirements writing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering or similar

Tools

ISO 14971 Knowledge

IEC 62304 Knowledge

IEC TR 80002-1 Knowledge

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.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your work saves lives.

As a Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter, you will play a key role in the sustainment of currently marketed and new product development products within the Front-Line Care Connected Monitoring portfolio. The role will have responsibility for systems and risk activities and ownership for NPD products within the portfolio. The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. Its challenging work- and you're not on your own. Our teams collaborate multi-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding projects or developing a team, our Connected Monitoring product team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results!

Your Team

While everyone at Baxter has a shared passion for our mission, the R&D teams play a significant role in our ability to save and sustain lives. Scientists and engineers in R&D work together to develop, test, and launch products that improve patient care. As the Principal Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the systems and risk role of the Baxter Front Line Care Connected Patient Monitoring products throughout the on-market product lifecycle!

What You'll Be Doing

• Translate customer needs, business constraints, and regulatory requirements into product functional and performance system requirements.
• Conduct risk management activities including planning, risk analysis, risk evaluation and control.
• Decompose and allocate system level requirements into module level requirements.
• Plan and oversee reliability and robustness activities.
• Lead the technical team through technical risk identification and management as well as issue and test defect resolution.
• Ensure changes are analyzed holistically and impacts are fully understood.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering or comparable technical discipline) and 5+ years of engineering experience
• Knowledge in ISO 14971 Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices
• Knowledge in IEC 62304 and IEC/TR 80002-1.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• Able to work in the absence of complete information and make timely decisions.
• Able to plan, estimate and accurately track deliverables.
• Fundamental understanding of HW and SW engineering disciplines
• Able to write clear, concise, and verifiable requirements.

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 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)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.

• Medical and dental coverage that starts on day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational assistance programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• Family and medical leaves of absence
• Paid parental leave
• Commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare benefits

Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

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

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.