Principal Engineer, Disposables R&D Sustaining

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Look no further! Baxter Healthcare Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to join our exceptional Disposables R&D team in Plymouth. As a world-class leader in healthcare, Baxter is dedicated to improving the lives of millions of patients worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our ambitious mission and make a real impact.

What you'll be doing

• Schedule, budget, and lead engineering projects with minimal guidance.
• Serve as the technical expert for design change programs. (e.g. new products, suppliers, materials, labeling, CAPA/NCR, cost reduction, remediation).
• Identify, investigate, and solve complex engineering problems utilizing risk-based and customer focused approaches and engineering tools. (e.g. dFMEA, Human Factors Engineering, statistical software, CAD).
• Lead the creation and maintenance of design history files.
• Coordinate and communicate the efforts of R&D in collaboration with global cross-functional stakeholders.
• Adhere to design control procedures, general safety rules, company policies and procedures, FDA and international regulations and guidance.
• May supervise engineers and/or technicians.
• May contribute to Baxter intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience (minimum of 8 years) in the development and design of disposable medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement new technologies and innovations.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ambitious and self-motivated with a passion for achieving excellence.

If you are ready to compete in a dynamic and challenging environment, where your skills and expertise will be recognized and valued, then this Principal Engineer, Disposables R&D (Hybrid) role is the perfect fit for you. Join us at Baxter Healthcare Corporation and together, let's make a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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 - $130,000 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.

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.

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Reasonable Accommodations

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