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Principal Engineer R&D

Req # JR - 145322 Location Marsa, Il-Marsa, Malta Job Category Research and Development Date posted 11/07/2024
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Overview

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.

  • Support for Parents

  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development

  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Research and Development team member at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.

  • Courage
  • Action Oriented
  • Collaborates
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Manages Ambiguity
  • Drives Results

Principal Engineer R&D

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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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • With minimal guidance, the principal engineer schedules, interfacing with development groups and technical support groups.
  • Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
  • Able to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Supervises / coordinates a Snr Engineer / Engineer and / or coordinator on assigned work. 
  • Ensure that the right choices are being made with regards to material choice, overall set design and supplier selection within the Baxter operation.
  • Be knowledgeable of various manufacturing processes such as: assembly, extrusion and moulding.
  • Work towards meeting the intended use of the product in the various countries of sales, as applicable to the project s/he is leading.
  • Work towards developing/sustaining a product in accordance with Baxter’s defined Quality and Regulatory standards.
  • Finalizing any reports/presentations related to his projects and any other necessary reports as the need arises.
  • The assignment of project activities within his/her project team, to meet committed milestones and project objectives.
  • Design Verification and Validation are to be carried out in accordance with ISO Standards, CE Norms, FDA, country specific norms and Baxter’s Quality Manual.
  • Design Verification Testing is to be planned/executed based upon knowledge of materials, fluid dynamics and correct usage/applicability of available equipment.
  • Able to work with the Project Management Office (PMO), to plan out resources, budget, timelines throughout the project development lifecycle.
  • Able to present the work achieved by his/her team to different stakeholders (as applicable).
  • Design with manufacturability in mind; leading his/her team through various development activities that would eventually allow a smooth design transfer to manufacturing.

Qualifications - Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.

  • Field of expertise: Technical Management, Project Management, Leadership

  • Number of years of experience:5 – 8 years

Reasonable Accommodations

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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Reagan, Senior Research Scientist in the United States

“For me, the best thing about working at Baxter is being able to do work that’s important to people—especially patients—outside of Baxter's walls. Inside our walls, I get to work with a fantastic team, and we know we're making a difference.”

Meet Karthik, Director of Renal Care R&D - Digital Health & Co-President of the Asian Leadership Network Business Resource Group, United States

“I’m excited about my role because I believe that digital initiatives can make a tremendous impact on lives by allowing people to access the same therapies and have similar care — whether in a hospital, a healthcare clinic, or the patient’s home — anywhere in the world.”

Meet Amitha, Research Associate in India

“Coming from a non-healthcare academic background, my current role has offered ample opportunities to learn a lot of new things. Leaders at Baxter are motivating, help us grow and provide a collaborative environment. The role gives me opportunities to have technical discussions with peers and subject matter experts globally, to learn interacting with customers, and manage project deadlines and deliverables. I am excited about shaping my career here at Baxter.”

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