Principal Systems Engineer

Baxter•Round Lake, IL

About The Position

This is where your work saves lives. The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. It's challenging work—and you're not on your own. Our teams collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or managing direct reports, our research and development team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of experience or Masters with 3+ years of experience.
Solid understanding of systems engineering principals and related disciplines, Electro/Mechanical, Digital Interface, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, etc.
Success in delivering results on technical challenges including investigative and problem-solving skills (DFSS/DMAIC/CAPA).
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
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

Prior medical device preferred, Infusion Pumps and Syringe Pumps is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead development of Design Inputs and Digital Interface Requirements.
Work with cross functional team members (e.g., Marketing and Clinical personnel) to translate user needs into system requirements.
Lead engineering resources (Electrical, Mechanical, and Software) in the decomposition of system requirements to derived requirements.
Contributes to resolution of competing constraints among inter-related functions (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing) required to deliver products to market.
Resolves interface issues and have the ability to document theory of operations of complex medical product designs.
Work with verification engineers to define test strategies for the development of verification plans and validation plans using requirement tracing methods.
Support risk analysis activities from the capture of inherent hazards through mitigation, including quantitative residual risk calculation in support of the Safety Assurance Case.
Implement configuration management through the complete product life cycle, including design, development, and sustaining phases.
Interface with Manufacturing, Service, Product Surveillance, Supply Chain, and Customer Training staff through the design transfer process.
Ensure compliance to the product development process and Quality System.

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