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Sr Eng, Containers

Req # JR - 144535 Location Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Category Research and Development Date posted 11/21/2024
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Vantive: A New Company Built on Our Legacy

Since last year, Baxter has been on a journey to separate our Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed sale of Vantive to funds managed by the Carlyle Group is subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions.

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Baxter provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including home, acute and in-center dialysis; sterile IV solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition; surgery products and anesthetics; and pharmacy automation, software and services. The company’s global footprint and the critical nature of its products and services play a key role in expanding access to healthcare in emerging and developed countries. Baxter’s employees worldwide are building upon the company’s rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care.

Job Summary 

Job Title – Senior Engineer, Polymer (Renal, Containers)

Location – Whitefield, Bangalore

Shift – General

Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate as a Senior Engineer for Polymer containers for Baxter’s PD (Peritoneal Dialysis) solutions product portfolio, will be responsible for:

Technical leadership and ownership of product R&D and analytical activities (V&V) to execute global, cross-functional Change controls and SNCs pertaining to PD containers polymeric materials

Project management which includes managing change controls –using Baxter’s in-house quality systems like TW8, TcU

Design and execution of material behavior and mechanical testing, writing of verification test protocols, test cases and reports

The role would involve organization and presentation of technical work and deliverables to the global project team(s) in a well- planned manner with a clear logical flow

Will be responsible for product R&D in order to execute global, cross-functional projects pertaining to polymeric materials

Responsible for development and delivery of materials and mechanical testing, writing of verification test protocols, test cases and reports

Troubleshooting, root-cause-analysis and problem-solving related to material aspects of the products associated with field performance and manufacturing

Coaching early career and junior members of the team on Baxter Change Control processes

Should have a strong understanding of polymer science & polymeric compositions, be able to study their structure-property relationships and have an ability to understand chemical analysis data from methods such as, FTIR, NMR, ICP-OES etc., along with understanding of mechanical testing of materials, such as, tensile testing etc.

Should have direct hands-on experience in mechanical design of industrial components – medical devices or otherwise- with polymeric materials

Should have the ability to lead and carry out root cause analyses in case of product failures with little to no supervision

Will be able to leverage own expertise as well as inputs from others to identify and resolve critical issues

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering or related disciplines or Masters’ degree in Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering or related disciplines with minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in application of polymers in industries.

  • Should have a strong understanding of polymer science & polymeric composites, be able to study their structure-property relationships and have an ability to understand chemical analysis data from methods such as, FTIR, NMR, ICP-OES etc., along with understanding of mechanical testing of materials, such as, tensile testing etc.

  • Should have direct hands-on experience in mechanical design of industrial components – medical devices or otherwise- with polymeric materials

  • Should have the ability to lead and carry out root cause analyses in case of product failures with little to no supervision

  • Clear and effective communication (written, oral) and presentation skills.

  • Excellent stakeholder management (local and global)

  • A proven track record of effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proven ability to create results within budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables

Skills

  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

  • Project management experience

  • Proficient with polymeric materials’ testing methodologies, such as, FTIR, GC-MS, HPLC, tensile testing etc.

  • Hands-on experience in mechanical design using polymeric materials – including – design for manufacturing and design for reliability approaches.

  • Solid computer skills: email, documentation, and collaboration tools: e.g., WebEx, Teams, Microsoft Office products, etc.

  • Self-directed, resourceful, and able to work on multiple projects and priorities.

  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and documentation skills.

  • Very adept at grasping and solving complex problems using root-cause analysis techniques.

  • Hands on experience in polymeric material’s testing is an added advantage

  • Ability to objectively identify technical solutions and make sound decisions.

  • 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, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected character.

  • Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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