Principal Engineer, R&D

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.  The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.

• With minimal guidance, the principal engineer schedules, interfacing with development groups and technical support groups.
• Device new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
• Supervises / coordinates a Sr 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.
• Shall work towards meeting the intended use of the product in the various countries of sales, as applicable to the project s/he is leading.
• Shall work towards developing/sustaining a product in accordance with Baxter’s defined Quality and Regulatory standards.
• Shall be responsible for finalizing any reports/presentations related to his projects and any other necessary reports as the need arises.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Be responsible for 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. The principal engineer should be 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) The principal engineer should design with manufacturability in mind; leading his/her team through various development activities that would eventually allow a smooth design transfer to manufacturing.

Tech-Lead Role: Tech-lead is responsible for driving and overseeing the technical aspects of projects, varying from sustaining activity to a new product development. They lead the planning, resource allocation, and execution of technical tasks, collaborating with team members, Product Design Owner (PDO) and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

•  Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)

Education and/or Experience.  Include the education and/or experience that is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

• Number of years of experience: 5 – 8 years
• Field of expertise: Technical Management, Project Management, Leadership

Reasonable Accommodations

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