Engineer R&D Codes and Standards

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 part of an R&D project team, an Engineer I Codes and Standards (C&S) provides assistance to the Senior Engineer in the execution of C&S deliverables for new product development and sustaining projects.  The C&S Engineer I help ensure the product designs are developed, maintained, and verified in compliance with the applicable codes and standards. 

What you'll be doing

• Identify and document the standards that a product needs to meet based on understanding C&S and Regulatory implications of proposed design solution to meet compliance requirements of domestic and relevant foreign regulatory agencies. 
• Detail a C&S plan for meeting compliance standards that are identified in the Design Requirement Specification including C&S verification.
• Record the certifications of the sites that will manufacture the product, including sub-contractors
• Lead the successful execution of the C&S plan for the product/projects.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including engineering, quality, internal and external labs, and regulatory affairs, to ensure that products meet or exceed industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with external team members, such as regulatory authorities and notified bodies to stay ahead of on changes and updates to industry codes and standards.
• Identify critical components within a safety report and provide redlines to a notified body for a change.
• Support Audits as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in medical devices or related field
• Experience with cross-functional teams and collaborating with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders to develop and implement test systems and equipment.
• Strong understanding of IEC, ISO, AAMI medical device standards, preferred.
• Basic understanding of regulations for medical devices.
• Familiarity with textiles associated with sleep surfaces
• Able to work on multiple, competing priorities and resolve conflicts when vital.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a regulated industry
• Excellent judgment in selection methods and techniques to acquire results.
• Knowledge of different subject areas making up sophisticated systems electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, software, materials, and/or wireless connectivity
• Strong technical writing skills
• BS in Engineering or Associate’s Degree plus 2 year minimum in related field experience (in-house, co-op or acquired outside).

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 base salary range of $72,000 to $99,000 plus an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected base 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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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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