Sr Manufacturing 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. 

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your expertise helps people!

The Sr Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. In this role you will support the design and construction of test equipment and tools for medical device manufacturing assembly lines. You will partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing and test teams. In addition, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives in support of departmental, site and corporate objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost Performance.

Your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries. As a Sr Engineer you have a wide array of career choices, but are motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission!

Your Team

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.

Our team is dedicated to quality. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and our technical expertise and experience working in a manufacturing environment empower us to meet that challenge.

When you join us, you will work with committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Mechanical engineering member of manufacturing, quality, electrical and software engineers responsible for the construction of electro-mechanical test equipment & tools for medical device assembly lines.

• Drive tool and equipment designs through modeling, prototyping, testing, drawing release, and into production.

• In addition to developing new equipment, existing assembly lines may require enhancements, improvements, and additions to improve quality and robustness of processes.

• Research and analyze existing designs; propose, implement, and validate changes while following engineering build and change processes.

• Support project planning with estimates of cost, resources, and time.

• Develop and update supporting design and process documentation for all equipment. This includes mechanical models, assembly drawings and build work instructions.

• Assist with validation processes to confirm the capability of new or enhanced tools and equipment.

• Limited travel may be required including foreign and domestic locations.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Science in related Engineering field required.

• 3 or more years of related experience.

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles applied to the design & implementation of manufacturing equipment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.

• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, facility layouts, and component manuals/instructions and electrical schematics.

• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, CREO), crafting solid models and assembly drawings.

Preferred:

• Experience in the Medical Device or a similar regulated industry.

• SAP experience is a plus.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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,