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Senior principal engineer

Req # JR - 168988 Location Braine-l'Alleud, Wallonia, Belgium Job Category Research and Development Date posted 04/08/2025
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This is where new knowledge is discovered. Baxter’s Research and Development teams work cross functionally to innovate, develop and introduce creative solutions for patients needs globally. From Scientists to Engineers, your work creates the products that save and sustain lives.

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Senior principal engineer

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This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

The Senior Principal Engineer in Braine L'Alleud will demonstrate leadership in multifunctional project efforts, serving as a Product Technical Lead. This role involves directly supporting product development projects and programs by understanding and applying underlying engineering principles and scientific theory. The engineer will handle sub-projects independently within a multifunctional project team, acting as an expert in design, process, and product risk assessment.

What you'll do :

The Senior Principal Engineer will organize and supervise all activities related to assigned products, including collecting inputs, defining technical requirements, functional performance, risk management, and specifications. This role involves designing engineering studies, interpreting results in terms of process and product scale-up, manufacturability, cost-of-goods, operating parameters, and specifications, as well as compiling reports and analyses in written and graphic form. The engineer will ensure project execution aligns with Baxter Product Development Processes and participate in global multifunctional project teams to evaluate, select, and adapt various engineering and research techniques. Maintaining a high degree of engineering knowledge, the engineer will conduct literature searches, investigate technical information, and present findings to relevant staff. Additionally, the role involves finding opportunities for efficiencies and process improvements, handling project assignments, and interacting directly with customers, business and marketing staff, manufacturing groups, senior management, and leaders. The engineer will also run trackwise change control/tasks for R&D activities.

What you'll bring :

  • Master or equivalent experience in Engineering (in Mechanics, Materials, Physics or Chemistry), with 10 years in Product Development
  • PhD or equivalent experience in Engineering (in Mechanics, Materials, Physics or Chemistry), with 4 years in Product Development
  • Expertise in Medical Product Development
  • Sub-project management
  • Excellent spoken, written and read English
  • Statistical (Minitab & Six Sigma tools) and Project Management tools (MS Project)
  • Autonomy, organized, sense of responsibility, clear communicator, quality oriented
  • Plastic materials technology and processing
  • Good knowledge in IV and Irrigation Therapy

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter Healthcare Corporation?

We offer a driven total compensation package, with professional development opportunities, where a high importance is placed on work-life balance!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Baxter Healthcare Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Baxter Healthcare Corporation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

If you are a driven and innovative engineer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply and join our team in shaping the future of product development at Baxter.

Reasonable Accommodations

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