Sr. Electrical Engineer

RXinsider LTD.; Town of Skaneateles, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20–35 days

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, test, and support electrical systems in medical devices. You will work under engineering leadership, contributing to new product development and sustaining projects while ensuring quality systems compliance and regulatory alignment.

You will independently execute assignments of moderate complexity, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and support verification, validation, risk management, and product lifecycle activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline required.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience in regulated industries.
• Experience designing and testing electronic circuits and systems.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools and schematic capture software.
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DMMs, and logic analyzers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic circuits for medical devices.
• Create/update electrical schematics, specifications, and design docs.
• Participate in system architecture discussions and reviews.
• Conduct circuit analysis, prototyping, and design optimization.
• Evaluate components based on performance, reliability, cost, and regulatory needs.
• Develop and execute engineering test plans and protocols.
• Support verification, validation, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Electronic circuit design

Electrical test & debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Schematic capture software

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Digital multimeters

Logic analyzers

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

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of electrical and electronic systems used in medical devices. Working under the guidance of technical leaders and engineering management, you will contribute to new product development and sustaining engineering projects while ensuring compliance with applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will independently execute engineering assignments of moderate complexity, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and support verification, validation, risk management, and product lifecycle activities. This position provides an opportunity to develop technical depth and project leadership skills while contributing to the delivery of safe, effective, and innovative medical technologies.

What you’ll be doing:

Product Development

• Design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic circuits for medical devices.
• Create and/or update electrical schematics, component specifications, and design documentation.
• Participate in system architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
• Conduct circuit analysis, simulation, prototyping, and design optimization activities.
• Evaluate and select electronic components based on performance, reliability, cost, and regulatory requirements.

Verification & Validation

• Develop and execute engineering test plans and protocols.
• Perform electrical design verification testing and support system verification activities.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and implement corrective actions.
• Support product reliability, safety, and performance evaluations.

Medical Device Compliance

• Develop products in accordance with applicable medical device regulations and quality system requirements.
• Support risk management activities including design FMEA and hazard analysis.
• Assist with compliance efforts related to EMC requirements and other relevant electrical and medical device standards.
• Contribute to design history files, technical reports, and regulatory submissions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with systems, software, mechanical, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, and clinical teams.
• Support transfer of products from development to manufacturing.
• Investigate field issues and support sustaining engineering activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers on technical issues.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Support design reviews and implementation of engineering best practices.
• Share technical knowledge with peers and junior engineers.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline, with 3+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably within a regulated industry.
• Experience designing and testing electronic circuits and systems.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools and schematic capture software.
• Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, digital multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience developing medical devices or other regulated products.
• Familiarity with IEC 60601 electrical safety requirements.
• Experience with EMC/EMI testing and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller‑based designs.
• Familiarity with design controls and product development processes under FDA and international regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and product commercialization activities.

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 $96,000 to $132,000 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. 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.

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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