This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter

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 Mechanical Engineer II at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. Its challenging work—and you're not on your own. Our teams collaborate multi-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or leading an impactful team, 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. When you join Baxter in this role, you'll use your analytical approach to identify risks and opportunities for innovation quickly. Agile and willing to act, you stay calm under pressure!

Your Team

You will develop creative solutions to challenging problems associated with the design of our new and existing infusion system product portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical capabilities, an excitement and energy for product development, and a passion for their work and the impact it has on saving and sustaining the lives of patients.

What you'll be doing

• Supports development of design requirements and hardware specifications based on customer or user requirements.
• Contributes to development and documentation of mechanical system architectures.
• Supports design of complex mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, and component parts for electro-mechanical medical devices meeting performance objectives.
• Adept knowledge on Plastics, Sheet metal & casting part designs as per mfg. guidelines. Knowledge of DFM, DFA.
• Knowledge of drive mechanisms like gears, leadscrews, and fluid mechanics
• Performs mechanical analysis and calculations including tolerance analysis, load and fatigue life analysis, and thermal and heat transfer modeling to ensure consistent performance in safety critical applications.
• Ensures successful integration of mechanical design elements with electrical and consumable components.
• Completes deliverables related to integration of designs from sub-system design teams and external partners.
• Contributes to troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to mechanical aspects of the design and interfaces with other design constituents.
• Able to effectively transition products to manufacturing and ensure robust products and manufacturing processes.
• Improves mechanical and electromechanical designs to optimize for production, reliability, regulatory compliance and cost.
• Supports resolution of competing constraints between interrelated functions (engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing, etc.) required to deliver the product to market.
• Defines protocols and conducts the necessary testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of design(s).

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering focus area with 3-5+ years of related experience. Prior experience in the medical or infusion pump domain is a plus.
• Able to clearly and accurately present technical data, ideas and basic engineering concepts to peers and first-line management within the department. Comfortable with developing and delivering presentations within project team environment.
• Experience with statistical analysis and product/process qualification; experience with Minitab, Matlab or other statistics software.
• A proven track record of effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge and experience using CAD systems for mechanical design and analysis especially surface/solid modelling, Master modelling (Solidworks, preferred).
• Knowledge of standards such as IEC 60601, ANSI and ASTM preferred.
• Proven ability to create results within budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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