Principal Engineer, Disposables R&D

2 weeks ago


Plymouth, United States Baxter Full time

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.

Your Role at Baxter

Leads design and development of product changes within sustaining engineering and new product development for disposable medical devices.

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.

What you'll be doing

  • Schedule, budget, and lead engineering projects with minimal guidance.
  • Serve as the technical expert for design change and development 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.
  • Contribute to Baxter intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications.


What you'll bring

  • Advanced knowledge of plastics materials and processing such as injection molding, extrusion, ultrasonic welding, UV/solvent bonding, and sterilization.
  • Advanced knowledge of FDA Design Controls and ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems.
  • Working knowledge of CAD design and PDM enterprise software (e.g. Creo, Solidworks).
  • Working knowledge of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14971 Medical Devices - Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices.
  • Creative Problem Solver - identify technical risks up front, develop and execute mitigations and provide team direction on how to remove or avoid roadblocks.
  • Take initiative with a high aptitude for learning, innovation, and implementing best practices and continuous improvements.
  • Ability to train and coach others from technical expertise.
  • Self-directed, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration and influencing skills.
  • BS in Mechanical, Plastics, Biomedical Engineering or a related field, MS preferred.
  • 5 - 8 years of related experience in Class II or Class III disposables medical product development
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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 $104,000 to $143,000 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. #LI-ASR2

The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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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