Sr 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. 

Your Role at Baxter

The Sr Principal Engineer will explore, develop and deliver innovative healthcare solutions in alignment with the Clinical Nutrition strategic direction and operational priorities. As a key contributor of the engineering development team, the Sr Principal Engineer will apply a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized by other disciplines outside the primary area of expertise toward the development of new or enhanced products or processes, as well as on-market product. Plans, executes and functionally directs important engineering assignments, which require independent judgment.

What You'll be doing

• Highly proficient in system engineering principles, methods, and techniques such as Requirements Management, Risk Management and Configuration Management
• Without appreciable direction, responsible for directing and coordinating all activities necessary to complete a large-scale program or several small projects. 
• Identify and analyze design problems to achieve optimal solutions that satisfy cost and technical requirements using both internal and external technical resources. Formulate new, innovative approaches to solve technical problems on a consistent basis.
• Create and communicate project plans, tasks and deliverables and manage time to meet project deadlines.  This includes reporting pertinent information at key milestones through clear, concise oral and written communications.
• Provide technical supervision to lower level systems engineers and other technical personnel.
• Performs financial planning and assists in the analysis to justify project approval.
• Champions new design and process improvements (e.g. DFSS) that impact the business.

What you'll bring

• Must have experience and display a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized by other disciplines outside primary area of expertise. (e.g. hardware design, total quality management, statistical methods, problem analysis and resolution, materials science, design of experiments, software development)
• Completely proficient in relevant products or process development processes.
• Successful track record of managing wide-ranging activities within the business unit and strong leadership skills.
• Recognized as a technical expert by peers and other personnel within the business unit.
• Extensive cross-functional team experience, including technical and non-technical work.
• Ability to organize and present technical and project management overviews without assistance.
• B.S. degree in Engineering and 8-10 years of experience. M.S. degree in Engineering preferred.
• Demonstrated success in delivering results on several technical challenges.

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.

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 $120,000 to $11,000 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 on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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.

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Reasonable Accommodations

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