Senior Systems Engineer

Baxter • Round Lake, IL

1d • $88,000 - $121,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your role at Baxter Senior Systems Engineer uses state-of-the-art techniques to achieve Infusion System device designs that meet customer needs. Guides technical team in resolving difficult problems in a collaborative environment. Applies standard risk management principles, methods, and techniques to ensure products meet medical device design control best practices. Plans, and executes engineering assignments under the guidance of the Product Risk Management Owner.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software) with 3+ years engineering experience or Masters with 1+ years.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering disciplines and solid knowledge of related disciplines, Systems, Electro/Mechanical, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, etc.
• Experience applying ISO 14971 to the design and development of complex, safety critical medical devices
• Team collaboration experience, including technical and non-technical work.
• Success in delivering results on technical challenges including investigative and problem solving skills
• Has organized and presented technical overviews without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Design experience with Infusion Pumps and Syringe Pumps is a plus

Responsibilities

• Engaged member of the team as a systems risk management engineer of moderate to high complexity devices.
• Coordinates efforts of functional teams and/or integrates cross functional inputs to delivery of a project of moderate technical and strategic complexity.
• Analyzes complex designs across engineering disciplines, documenting risks and ensuring risk controls and requirements are met.
• Ensures R&D review, discussion and debate of input; identifies and prepares appropriate stakeholders within functional project team to make decisions.
• Understands and contributes to resolution of competing constraints among inter-related functions (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing) required to deliver products to market.
• Utilizes creative thinking and teamwork to resolve conflicts.
• Makes proficient and disciplined critical decisions and systems deliverables (e.g. program milestones, technical design reviews).
• Embraces team and management decisions while also raising issues to appropriate level.
• Designs to meet regulatory requirements as determined by FDA, ISO, and IEC standards.

Benefits

• Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees