R&D Principal Engineer

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.

Your team

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who work independently or with a trusted team and work hard to find solutions that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.

When you join us, you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams.

What you will be doing:

1) 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.

2) Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.

3) Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

4) Supervises/coordinates an engineer and/or technicians on assigned work.

5) 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.

6.) Provide support to 510(k) submissions and/or global regulatory filings as needed.

7.) 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.

-Fully bilingual English Spanish.

-Experience in Medical Industry is a plus.