Sr. UI/UX Engineer

Baxter International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Baxter International seeks a UX Designer to design user-friendly interfaces for medical software, applying standard UX principles and contributing to a design language system in Figma. You will plan, implement, and direct important UX assignments with independent judgment, and collaborate across product, engineering, and research teams.

Responsibilities include creating UI prototypes, participating in usability research, documenting designs, and advocating for user-centric solutions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UX design principles and best practices.
• Experience with UI prototyping and Figma.
• Willingness and ability to travel to Baxter or customer sites.
• Experience with medical device or other regulated fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create user-friendly interface designs adhering to Baxter design patterns and guidelines.
• Participate in customer interviews, interactions, and user research to identify needs.
• Create UI prototypes for testing or marketing purposes.
• Participate in usability research, including test plans and sessions.
• Document user experience designs and specifications.
• Provide UX input to cross-functional teams for product/process improvements.
• Act independently with minimal supervision.
• Apply project team engineering methodologies to manage work across teams.

Skills

UX design principles

UI design & prototyping

Figma design system

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelors in Human Factors or related field

Tools

Figma

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

Applies a solid understanding of standard user experience (UX) design principles, techniques, procedures, and criteria toward the development of new or enhanced software products or processes.

Plans, implements, and functionally directs important UX assignments, which require independent judgment.

Has strong visual design and branding experience, including experience creating and executing a design language system in Figma.

What you’ll be doing

• Create user friendly interface designs, adhering to established UI design standards and practices, including Baxter design patterns and guidelines, W3C guidelines, Google Material Design guidelines, Apple Human Interface Guidelines, and Android Design Guidelines.
• Participate in customer interviews, interactions, and other user research to identify customer needs and wants.
• Create UI prototypes, which may be used for testing or marketing purposes.
• Participate in usability research, including creating test plans and scripts, moderating usability test sessions, and writing final reports.
• Document user experience designs and specifications.
• Provide UX and design input to cross functional teams, including recommendations for product and process improvements based on UX expertise and knowledge.
• Act independently with minimal supervision.
• Apply project team engineering methodologies and tools to manage work and communicate across teams and specialties.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelors in Human Factors or related field, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to travel to Baxter and/or customer sites and meet hospital credentialing requirements.
• A solid understanding of UX design principles.
• Experience using UI design and prototyping tools, especially advanced figma skills, including creating and using components, variables, auto-layout, and themes.
• Passion for improving user experiences and willing and able to advocate on behalf of the user and UX standard processes.
• Ability to explain and document UI designs and decisions, both verbally and in written form.
• Experience with medical device or other regulated fields preferred.

Workplace flexibility

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.

Salaries and benefits

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 $104,000 to $143,000 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 location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• insurance coverage for basic life
• accident
• short-term and long-term disability
• 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
• 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
• paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits

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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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Our mission

No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.

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