Systems Engineer

Baxter International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off / holidays

Parental leave

Commuting benefits

Employee Discount Program

Educational assistance

Job summary

Baxter International is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead development of design inputs, translate user needs into system requirements, and guide cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers. You will apply standard system engineering principles to ensure compliance with design controls for complex medical devices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and responsibility for verification, risk management, and life-cycle support within Baxter's R&D

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and related disciplines (electro/mechanical, digital interface, etc.).
• Experience delivering results on technical challenges and problem solving (DFSS, DMAIC, CAPA).
• Prior medical device experience is a plus (infusion pumps and syringe pumps).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Design Inputs and Digital Interface Requirements.
• Translate user needs into system requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Lead engineering resources (Electrical, Mechanical, Software) in decomp of requirements.
• Document theory of operations for complex medical product designs.
• Define test strategies for verification and validation plans using requirement tracing.

Skills

Systems engineering

Electro/Mechanical

Digital Interface

DFSS/DMAIC/CAPA

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

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. The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Systems Engineer at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. It's challenging work—and you're not on your own. Our teams collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or managing direct reports, our research and development team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results. Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others.

Your Team

As a Systems Engineer you will support the development activities for complex medical devices that meet customer needs and regulatory standards. This role works with talented systems, hardware and software engineers in resolving difficult problems by applying standard system engineering principles, methods, and techniques (Requirements and Risk Management, Issue Management, Configuration Management) to ensure our products meet medical device design control best practices.

What you'll be doing

• Lead development of Design Inputs and Digital Interface Requirements.
• Work with cross functional team members (e.g., Marketing and Clinical personnel) to translate user needs into system requirements.
• Lead engineering resources (Electrical, Mechanical, and Software) in the decomposition of system requirements to derived requirements.
• Contributes to resolution of competing constraints among inter-related functions (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing) required to deliver products to market.
• Resolves interface issues and have the ability to document theory of operations of complex medical product designs.
• Work with verification engineers to define test strategies for the development of verification plans and validation plans using requirement tracing methods.
• Support risk analysis activities from the capture of inherent hazards through mitigation, including quantitative residual risk calculation in support of the Safety Assurance Case.
• Implement configuration management through the complete product life cycle, including design, development, and sustaining phases.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Service, Product Surveillance, Supply Chain, and Customer Training staff through the design transfer process.
• Ensure compliance to the product development process and Quality System.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree required with 2+ years of experience or Masters with 1+ years of experience.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principals and related disciplines, Electro/Mechanical, Digital Interface, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, etc.
• Success in delivering results on technical challenges including investigative and problem-solving skills (DFSS/DMAIC/CAPA).
• Prior medical device preferred, Infusion Pumps and Syringe Pumps is a plus.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

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 $76,000 to $104,500 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.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally.

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.