Principal Engineer, R&D

Baxter • Deerfield, IL

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for applying standard engineering principles to develop creative solutions for challenging issues associated with the design, development, and sustaining engineering for Baxter’s Advanced Surgery business. The engineer will achieve desired technical outcomes through direct completion of Design Control, CAPA, and CC project deliverables or programs within budget and timeline constraints. They will be responsible for technical oversight of a dynamic portfolio impacting R&D, Operations, Quality Systems, Process, Customer, or Supply Chain. This role involves leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams, reviewing and approving design changes, and providing technical product direction. The engineer will foster an environment of rigor and compliance in investigations and assessments, and embrace accountability for critical decisions as a technical subject matter expert. They will create design concepts and research methodologies to meet customer and business needs, use critical thinking and teamwork to resolve competing constraints, and create and maintain technical documents for a DHF, including verification/validation reports, technical drawings, and specifications. Development and execution of study plans and reports are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

• B.S. in engineering discipline (preferably Biomedical /Mechanical Engineering)
• At least 5+ years proven success in product development environment
• Experience in creating/managing design documentation and transfer of products into manufacturing.
• Proficient in 3D CAD Software
• Experience in prototyping, testing, and evaluating mechanical designs
• Skilled 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• M.S or Ph.D. preferred
• Preferred experience with TQM, statistical methods, problem analysis and resolution, materials science, and design of experiments.

Responsibilities

• 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 demands.
• Based 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.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational assistance programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• Family and medical leaves of absence
• Paid parental leave
• Commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal