Senior 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

As a Senior Engineer, you will lead small to medium size project teams with some supervision and also assist with portions of larger projects. This individual shall ensure that solution container products and devices meet appropriate regulatory agency requirements, internal company standards, and current industry practices.

What you'll be doing

• Perform engineering assignments which are typically a significant portion of a larger project. Select sound techniques to solve problems and make design recommendations under the direction of a supervisor. Assess results for application, validity and conformance to specifications. Recommend material and process specifications

• Use analytical skills and engineering tools to solve straightforward problems (e.g., FMEA, DMAIC Tools, Design of Experiments, Statistical Analysis, MINITAB)

• Perform project management responsibilities such as 1) monitoring and reporting project costs including capital and multi-functional expenses 2) estimating costs affected by design and/or process changes 3) collaborating effectively with multi-functional development teams and manufacturing facilities around the world and 4) manage a project schedule including communicating out as needed

• Proficient in technical writing.

• Operate independently with latitude for independent judgment with some supervision while providing high quality output

• Generate design and test documentation that meets company, FDA and recognized standards (ANSI, ASTM, ISO) requirements

• Organize and present technical and project status overview with minimal assistance

• Some travel to manufacturing plants and/or suppliers is required in order to understand manufacturing processes, investigate and resolve product related issues

What you'll bring

• BS Engineering and 3+ years related experience.

• Display a solid technical understanding of engineering principles and procedures (e.g., CAD, statistical analysis)

• Experience working within or managing multi-functional teams to implement product/process improvement projects.

• Experience with project planning software and concepts.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Ability to understand and use complex concepts and/or processes.

• Strong logic and problem-solving skills and/or knowledge of problem-solving tools (e.g. DMAIC).

• Understanding of requirements & traceability matrix (Design inputs to design outputs)

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Basic understanding of drawings, BOMs, specs, manufacturing process documents etc

• Experience with 510(k)

• Experience within a pharmaceutical, biotech or related/regulated industry

• Experience with plastic and rubber materials and manufacturing processes

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $88,000 to $121,000 and also includes an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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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

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