Senior Engineer, Critical Systems

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. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxters 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

This is where your expertise helps people

You are a problem solver. Complex projects or unexpected challenges are just opportunities to bring your considerable abilities to use. Whether working independently or with a trusted team you are always ready to tackle a project and work hard to find solutions.

Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Senior Engineer you have a wide array of career choices but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation professional development and a purposeful mission.

Your team

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together we build and maintain a positive work environment.

Our team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.

When you join us you will work with a team of committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.

As a Senior Engineer you will have the opportunity to lead by example and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish.

What youll be doing

• Perform standard engineering assignments which are typically a significant portion of a larger project. Select sound techniques to solve problems and make design recommendations under moderate direction of supervisor. Assess results for application validity and conformance to specifications. Recommend material and process specifications.
• Apply engineering tools to solve straightforward problems (e.g. FMEA Finite Element Analysis Process Modeling Design of Experiments Mold Flow SPC software development).
• Lead small project teams with management oversight and leads execution of deliverables within larger projects as needed to accomplish project objectives.
• Monitor and report project costs including capital and multi-functional expenses. Estimate cost affected by design and/or policy changes. With supervisor recommend capital expenditure and production methods for existing or enhanced products or processes.
• Study and recommend techniques to improve existing products/processes.
• Investigate new sources for raw materials or processes.
• With supervisor formulate and recommend engineering policies and technical work in accordance with project and business objectives.
• Provide supervision to technicians.
• Learn understand and apply thorough quality standards Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

What youll bring

• BS mechanical engineering or engineering and minimum 3 years related experience.
• MS mechanical engineering or engineering and related experience.
• EI or PE preferred but not required.
• Prefer experience with TQM methods (e.g. six sigma).
• Display a proven technical understanding of engineering principles and procedures (e.g. CAD and its application or scheduling a series of technical tasks using software-based tools.
• Demonstration application of engineering principles on individual/small projects.
• Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to connect with other team members.
• Must be well versed in engineering subject areas (e.g. fluid flow thermodynamics heat transfer statics and dynamics engineering materials). Must possess knowledge of related disciplines.
• Knowledge of GMPs FDA guidelines purchasing practices and process validation.
• Must be self-motivated have good interpersonal skills capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience.

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 $88000-$121000 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 un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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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 additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter

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