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.

About Us: Baxter's Mission

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

This is where your work saves lives

Our work in research and development has a direct impact on improving patient outcomes worldwide. As a Principal Engineer at Baxter, you will play a crucial role in making a difference in the lives of others. Collaboration and leadership are key aspects of this position, as you will work closely with teams and lead by influence. This role involves guiding teams through projects and managing direct reports, where your expertise in research and development will be instrumental in inspiring others to achieve desired outcomes.

Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others.

When you join Baxter as a Principal Engineer, you'll use your analytical approach to identify risks and opportunities for innovation quickly. Agile and willing to take action, you stay calm under pressure.

Your Team

While everyone at Baxter has a shared passion for our mission, the R&D teams play a critical role in our ability to save and sustain lives. Scientists and engineers in R&D work together to develop, test, and launch products that enhance patient care.

We encourage teamwork and collaboration and prioritize building relationships with each other. It's easy to do because we all share common traits of reliability, ethical, and caring. We lean on our colleagues for their expertise and hold each other accountable.

At Baxter, we understand that learning and development are important. Whether it's training, striving toward a promotion, or gaining experience with other portfolios or business units, Baxter leaders frequently speak with their teams about how employees are trying to grow and how they can support those efforts. With the ability to chart your own path, the development opportunities are endless.

What you'll be doingLead and perform medical device design projects, analyze gaps, and integrate project strategies across various areas of expertise.Evaluate alternatives against agreed criteria and select strategies and appropriate level of risk.Plan and schedule project implementation, defining scope of work for the project team.Develop a strategic resource plan across multiple global locations and engineering resources.Partner with other Baxter functional teams, R&D team members, and external testing labs to develop product design and study layout.Follow product development and lifecycle management, adhering to Baxter policies, standards, engineering techniques, tools, and methodologies.What you'll bring

Minimum requirements:

Expertise in two or more of the following technical areas: polymer chemistry, polymer physics, polymer synthesis, polymer extrusion/molding, polymer characterization, medical device development, and validation in infusion system.Solid understanding of observational research methodologies and complex problem-solving techniques.Good understanding of regulations applicable for medical devices.Good spoken, written, and oral English, fluent in technical writing.Preferred requirements:Green Belt certification, versed in lean principles, Six Sigma Engineer certification.Ability to contribute with innovation and ideas in accordance with customer requirements, project goals, design requirements, and regulatory requirements.Stay updated on the latest technical advancements and trends in your area of expertise.Strong new product development and product design experience in medical devices.Educational background in polymer material science & engineering; medical devices related major.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.

EEO is the Law

EEO is the law - Poster Supplement

Pay Transparency Policy

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.