Sr Principal Engineer

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your Role at Baxter

The Senior Principal Engineer applies a deep and broad understanding of engineering theory, design practices, and regulatory requirements across multiple engineering disciplines to lead the development, sustainment, and continuous improvement of disposable medical devices and infusion pump systems. This role plans, executes, and functionally directs complex engineering programs requiring independent judgment, technical authority, and cross‑functional leadership, and serves as a recognized technical expert for infusion systems, disposable components (e.g., tubing sets, cartridges, connectors, sensors), and integrated device platforms.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide technical leadership and authority for system‑level integration of disposable components with electromechanical hardware, software, and human factors.
• Lead activities within Baxter’s Product Lifecycle Management (PDLM) and Change Control Management (CCM) processes, ensuring compliance with design controls and quality system regulations.
• Independently plan, schedule, and execute complex phases of engineering work including concept development, detailed design, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing.
• Apply advanced engineering methods and best practices to support new product development, product enhancements, and lifecycle management of single‑use medical devices and infusion pump platforms. Solve complex technical problems and influence product strategy.
• Utilize advanced quality and engineering tools including DMAIC, DFMEA/PFMEA, Design of Experiments (DOE), fault tree analysis, statistical analysis, and reliability engineering techniques.
• Lead and oversee the development of technical documentation supporting design history files, risk management files, verification and validation reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers at multiple levels, reinforcing engineering rigor, sound decision‑making, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Supply Chain partners to ensure product safety, effectiveness, compliance, and manufacturability.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline required. Master’s degree or PhD preferred with 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in regulated medical device development, with significant experience in infusion systems and/or disposable medical devices.
• Demonstrated success delivering results on complex, regulated medical device programs involving infusion pumps and/or disposable medical devices.
• Proven technical leadership with strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Advanced proficiency in medical device product development, design controls, and quality system processes.
• Strong system‑level understanding of integration between disposables, electromechanical devices, and software‑controlled platforms.
• Experience leading wide‑ranging technical activities across multiple engineering disciplines and cross‑functional teams and Ability to clearly organize and present complex technical information to project teams, functional leadership, and senior management.
• Working knowledge of CAD, materials selection, reliability engineering, statistical methods, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.

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 $128,000 to $176,000 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. #LI-MS1

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.

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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