Sr. Engineer, Interoperability

Baxter•Round Lake, IL

1d•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 As an Interoperability Engineer, you will be responsible for the verification of medical device digital interoperability. You will ensure that Baxter devices meet defined system and interface requirements for interoperating with other medical devices and healthcare IT systems, such as hospital infrastructure, middleware, and digital applications. This role applies a systems engineering foundation with a strong emphasis on requirements-based verification, interface testing, and system integration activities. The position does not own validation activities, but collaborates closely with teams responsible for clinical and user validation. Your team You will work within a cross-functional environment that includes Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Verification, Quality, Cybersecurity, IT, and Clinical stakeholders. The team values disciplined execution, collaboration, and clear ownership to deliver compliant and reliable interoperable medical device solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, or related discipline)
3+ years of experience in regulated product development, with a focus on verification activities
Systems engineering background with strong experience in requirements management, traceability, and verification planning
Hands-on experience with system, interface, or integration verification testing
Experience participating in design control and change management processes
Strong technical documentation, organization, and analytical skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Experience with requirements and verification tools (e.g., DOORS, ALM tools) preferred

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with medical device interoperability concepts, healthcare IT integration, or connected systems

Responsibilities

Own and maintain interoperability verification requirements, including traceability from platform requirements to verification evidence
Develop and execute verification plans, test cases, and test procedures for interoperability-related requirements
Perform platform-level verification testing for device-to-device and device-to-IT connectivity enabled features
Collaborate with Systems and Software Engineering teams to ensure interoperability designs are verifiable and testable
Assess interoperability-related changes and determine verification impact and required test coverage
Troubleshoot and support resolution of interoperability defects identified during verification and integration testing
Generate clear, compliant verification documentation and evidence to support design control and regulatory needs
Apply understanding of clinical workflows and intended use when defining representative verification scenarios

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