
R&D Principal Engineer
Overview
Being an Engineer at Baxter means you play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission to save and sustain lives. From innovative product design through to production and patient delivery, our Engineers are key to delivering results for our customers and patients worldwide.
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Support for Parents
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Continuing Education/ Professional Development
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Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
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Paid Time Off
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2 Days a Year to Volunteer
Success Profile
What makes a successful Engineer at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.
- Problem Solver
- Analytical Thinker
- Data Driven
- Solution Focused & Results Oriented
- Collaborative
- Innovative
R&D Principal Engineer
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.
Join us now!
Your role at Baxter
Displays standard engineering principles to resolve difficult problems, from conception to final design with team input. Plans, schedules and leads project assignments in the evaluation, selection and adaptation of various engineering techniques, procedures and criteria with minimal guidance.
What you will be doing:
With minimal guidance, acts as project technical lead by scheduling and leading small- and large-scale projects through the planning, execution, and implementation stage. This includes constructing detailed, accurate project schedules, interfacing with development groups and technical support groups, and communicating issues/delays to project team and/or program management representatives.
Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Supervises/coordinates an engineer and/or technicians on assigned work.
Provide onsite technical support to New Product Development (NPD) programs, and key Sustaining Engineering projects.In addition to providing relevant local plant support (e.g. familiarity with automated and manual processes, in-house molding capabilities, sterilization process), this includes the creation and maintenance of Device History File documentation (in accordance with 21 CFR Part 820.30), including the determination of impacted user needs and product requirements, protocol development for design verification, creation of design output documentation, and supporting manufacturing design transfer activities.
Provide support to 510(k) submissions and/or global regulatory filings as needed.
Oversee all R&D experimental builds and provide technical guidance as needed. Liaise closely with study directors throughout execution of the run.
What you'll bring to the role:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in Engineering or other related field of study experience.
More than 6 years of experience in manufacturing areas or related.
Must be able to speak and write fluently in English and Spanish. #LI-GR1
Reasonable Accommodations
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