Principal Engineer, R&D

Baxter Advanced Surgery EngineerThis 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 BaxterDisplays and excels in standard engineering principles to develop creative solutions to challenging issues associated with the design, development, and sustaining engineering for Baxter's Advanced Surgery business.What you will be doing:Achieves desired technical outcomes through the direct completion of Design Control, CAPA, CC project deliverables or programs within the boundaries of timing and budget.Responsible for technical oversight of a constantly changing portfolio that impact R&D, Operations, Quality Systems (QS), Process, Customer or Supply Chain.Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet schedule & project demandsBased on technical expertise, reviews and approves design changes and provides technical product direction for the project team.Fosters an environment of rigor, completeness and compliance when participating on CAPA, CC or FCA investigations/assessments.Embraces accountability for critical decisions as a technical subject matter expert within a cross-functional team to drive product development deliverables, such as formulation development, process development, or tech transfers.Demonstrates understanding of and adherence to FDA, ISO, and IEC design control procedures and standards.Creates design concepts and research methodologies that best meet current and future customer & business needs for a product or process domain area.Uses critical thinking and teamwork to contribute to the resolution of competing constraints.Create and maintain technical documents found in a DHF, such as verification/validation reports, technical drawings, and specifications.Develop and execute study plans and reports.What you will bring:B.S. in engineering discipline (preferably Biomedical /Mechanical Engineering) with 5+ years proven success in product development environment or M.S or Ph.D. with 3+ years of relevant experience.Experience in creating/managing design documentation and transfer of products into manufacturing.Proficient in 3D CAD SoftwareExperience in prototyping, testing, and evaluating mechanical designsSkilled at written and verbal presentations within the business/technical community.Demonstrated ability to contribute to technical projects through successful outcomes.Must be self-motivated, resourceful, flexible. A self-starter is imperative.Preferred experience with TQM, statistical methods, problem analysis and resolution, materials science, and design of experiments.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 $112,000 to $154,000 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.Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter 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.