Sr Engineer

Baxter International Inc.•Aibonito, PR

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. You will be part of a dynamic engineering team supporting manufacturing operations at the Aibonito facility. This team collaborates cross-functionally with quality, production, and divisional partners to ensure efficient product realization, compliance with corporate standards, and continuous improvement of medical device processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
3–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a related field
Strong knowledge of validation processes and product lifecycle management
Experience with statistical analysis and continuous improvement tools (Six Sigma preferred)
Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (FDA, MDSAP, etc.)
Bilingual (Spanish and English) Oral and Writing.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma preferred

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for manufacturing processes, product development, and process improvements
Lead and support new product introductions, product transfers, and process changes
Maintain and execute validation and revalidation programs for processes and products
Participate in cross-functional projects aligned with plant manufacturing strategies
Analyze and resolve process-related issues using advanced engineering principles and statistical tools
Manage and prioritize technical resources to support manufacturing and validation needs
Act as change control owner and/or action owner for local and divisional projects
Lead or support small project teams to achieve project goals
Perform product and process transfers from divisional or international sites
Support internal and external audits (MDSAP, Corporate, FDA)
Serve as Technical Approver within assigned areas
Apply engineering and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., PFMEA, 5 Whys, DOE, SPC, Six Sigma tools)
Drive margin improvement initiatives through process analysis and optimization
Conduct statistical and analytical evaluations of product and process performance
Collaborate with global teams and operate with minimal supervision
Promote a zero-harm workplace and ensure compliance with EHS policies
Maintain confidentiality and data privacy standards

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Coverage
Vision Plan
Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Educational Assistance Plan
comprehensive compensation and benefits packages
health and well-being 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
Financial and retirement benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
time-off benefits
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