Principal Mechanical Engineer

Baxter International Inc.•Town of Skaneateles, NY

8d•$112,000 - $154,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in both new product development (NPD) and sustaining engineering for medical devices. This role focuses on translating user and business requirements into robust mechanical designs, resolving complex design challenges, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Creo preferred)
Experience designing for ingress protection (e.g., IP-rated enclosures)
Ability to take ownership of complete mechanical designs with minimal oversight
Working knowledge of medical device design controls
Experience with simulation and analysis tools (ANSYS preferred)
Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, particularly molding and machining
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
5+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience working in a regulated environment (medical device preferred; aerospace/defense also relevant)
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.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design activities from concept through commercialization for new products
Independently generate and evaluate design solutions using sound engineering principles
Drive designs through CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, drawing release, and production launch
Perform simulation and engineering analysis to assess design alternatives and risks
Collaborate with Systems Engineering to develop testable requirements and support verification and validation testing
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers to apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Cost
Conduct impact assessments for design changes and support engineering change implementation
Support project planning through cost, resource, and schedule estimates
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less-experienced engineers

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