R&D Engineer

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.

Engineer Job Description

Your Role at Baxter
As part of the sustaining engineering team, you will be responsible for design changes for medical device products such as hospital beds and equipment. The engineering design changes may be related to design improvements, new compliance requirements, or supply chain support.

What you'll be doing

• Perform engineering releases for small to medium projects. The projects will primarily involve mechanical design and development but may also include labeling, documentation, or other more general product updates.
• Apply new technical tools and concepts as needed with support from other team members.
• Implement design changes for mechanical components.
• Support feasibility assessment, product risk documentation, DFMEA, engineering requirements, and cost estimates.
• Support in cross functional project planning sessions to develop schedules using project management tools
• Manage multiple small projects simultaneously through execution of project plan.
• Work in a team environment with daily contact with other engineers, technicians, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, supply management, and marketing personnel.
• Work with our sales team to support customer requests or work directly with customers.
• Inform others proactively about developments or issues that affect their work, and their ability to meet commitments.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree from accredited college/university.
• 0-1 years of mechanical design engineering experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment

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 $68,000 to $93,500 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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