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Principal Mechanical Engineer

ID de la oferta JR - 154596 Ubicación Round Lake, Illinois, Estados Unidos Categoría de Trabajo Engineering Fecha de publicación 05/08/2025
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Descripción general

Ser ingeniero en Baxter significa que usted desempeña un papel fundamental para ayudarnos a lograr nuestra misión de salvar y sostener vidas. Desde el diseño de productos innovadores hasta la producción y la entrega al paciente, nuestros ingenieros son clave para ofrecer resultados a nuestros clientes y pacientes en todo el mundo.

  • Apoyo a las padres

  • Educación continua/ Desarrollo profesional

  • Salud de los empleados y Beneficios de bienestar

  • Tiempo libre pagado

  • 2 días al año para ser voluntario

Perfil de éxito

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  • Solucionador de problemas
  • Pensador analítico
  • Basado en datos
  • Centrado en soluciones y orientado a resultados
  • Colaborativo
  • Innovador

Principal Mechanical Engineer

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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. 

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your work saves lives.

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of medical technology? As ourPrincipal Mechanical Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, developing creative solutions for our cutting-edge infusion system product portfolio. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to save and sustain lives, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Lead the Charge: Spearhead the development of inventive solutions to complex design challenges for our infusion systems. Your creativity will be key in shaping products that truly make a difference.

  • Design with Purpose: Define design requirements and hardware specifications based on real customer needs. Your insights will guide the creation of mechanical system architectures that are both functional and user-friendly.

  • Innovate and Create: Dive into the design and development of intricate mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, and components for our electro-mechanical medical devices. Your designs will meet high-performance objectives while ensuring safety and reliability.

  • Master the Materials: Bring your expertise in plastics injection molding, sheet metal, and casting part designs to the table. Your strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) will help us optimize our processes.

  • Analyze Like a Pro: Conduct in-depth mechanical analyses, including tolerance, load, fatigue life, and thermal modeling. Your analytical skills will ensure our products perform consistently in safety-critical applications.

  • Collaborate and Integrate: Work closely with electrical and consumable components to ensure seamless integration. You’ll be the glue that holds our designs together!

  • Troubleshoot with Flair: Lead troubleshooting efforts and problem-solving initiatives related to mechanical design. Your ability to interface with various design teams will be crucial in overcoming challenges.

  • Project Management Wizard: Convert project scopes into actionable requirements and develop comprehensive project plans. Your organizational skills will help keep us on track and on time.

  • Transition to Triumph: Ensure a smooth transition of products to manufacturing, optimizing for reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Your attention to detail will help us deliver robust products to market.

  • Test and Validate: Define testing protocols and conduct necessary validations to ensure the safety and effectiveness of our designs. Your commitment to quality will shine through in every product we launch.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years.

  • Experience: A proven track record in electro-mechanical hardware development, ideally in highly regulated industries (think aircraft, automotive, medical device, or defense).

  • Full Lifecycle Knowledge: You’ve navigated the entire product lifecycle, from concept to post-market handling, and you know what it takes to succeed at each stage.

  • Tooling Know-How: Familiarity with tooling is a plus, and experience as a tool designer will set you apart.

  • CAD Skills: Proficiency in CAD systems for mechanical design and analysis (SolidWorks preferred) is essential.

  • Agile Advantage: Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum) is a bonus, as we value flexibility and adaptability in our projects.

  • Problem-Solving Mindset: You thrive in fast-paced environments and have a knack for resolving competing constraints across engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, and marketing functions.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact, apply today! Let’s create something amazing together!

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

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 $104,000 to $143,000 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.

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Round Lake, IL 60073
United States of America
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Escucha a nuestros empleados

Nuestra empresa se enriquece con una población diversa de personas en más de 100 países que trabajan para resolver, innovar, fabricar e impulsar mejores opciones de atención médica para pacientes de todo el mundo.

Conoce a Anwesha, recientemente ascendida a gerente y dirige un equipo de ingenieros de software para nuestro negocio de entrega de medicamentos.

“Crecí en un pequeño pueblo costero de la India llamado Bhubaneswar, donde tenemos nuestras propias tradiciones y cultura. Creo que esto me ha ayudado a crecer personal y profesionalmente. Al trabajar con un equipo global en Baxter, mi experiencia me ayuda a ser abierta, apreciar y relacionarme con personas de diferentes lugares.”

Conoce a Sam: ha trabajado en Baxter durante más de 15 años como tecnólogo de ingeniería en Round Lake, Illinois, EE. UU.

“Tengo un equipo maravilloso. Han sido flexibles y abiertos a las diferencias en los métodos de comunicación y el estilo de trabajo necesarios para que yo sobresalga. Si no tuviera ese apoyo no estaría donde estoy ahora y no habría podido avanzar dentro de la empresa. Estoy orgulloso de trabajar en Baxter.”

Conoce a Erika: ha sido ingeniera en Round Lake, IL, EE. UU. durante más de cuatro años, y fue ascendida a ingeniera principal sénior en 2019.

“Mi participación con la Sociedad Nacional de Ingenieros Negros fuera del trabajo me ha brindado la oportunidad de gestionar la asociación externa de Baxter con la organización, exponiéndonos a redes y talentos que pueden ayudar a impulsar la diversidad y la innovación, y brindando oportunidades para una mayor participación y participación de la comunidad. que sé que les gusta a muchos de mis colegas.”

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