Principal Mechanical 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 work saves lives.

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of medical technology? As our Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, developing creative solutions for our cutting-edge infusion system product portfolio. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to save and sustain lives, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the Charge: Spearhead the development of inventive solutions to complex design challenges for our infusion systems. Your creativity will be key in shaping products that truly make a difference.

• Design with Purpose: Define design requirements and hardware specifications based on real customer needs. Your insights will guide the creation of mechanical system architectures that are both functional and user-friendly.

• Innovate and Create: Dive into the design and development of intricate mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, and components for our electro-mechanical medical devices. Your designs will meet high-performance objectives while ensuring safety and reliability.

• Master the Materials: Bring your expertise in plastics injection molding, sheet metal, and casting part designs to the table. Your strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) will help us optimize our processes.

• Analyze Like a Pro: Conduct in-depth mechanical analyses, including tolerance, load, fatigue life, and thermal modeling. Your analytical skills will ensure our products perform consistently in safety-critical applications.

• Collaborate and Integrate: Work closely with electrical and consumable components to ensure seamless integration. You’ll be the glue that holds our designs together!

• Troubleshoot with Flair: Lead troubleshooting efforts and problem-solving initiatives related to mechanical design. Your ability to interface with various design teams will be crucial in overcoming challenges.

• Project Management Wizard: Convert project scopes into actionable requirements and develop comprehensive project plans. Your organizational skills will help keep us on track and on time.

• Transition to Triumph: Ensure a smooth transition of products to manufacturing, optimizing for reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Your attention to detail will help us deliver robust products to market.

• Test and Validate: Define testing protocols and conduct necessary validations to ensure the safety and effectiveness of our designs. Your commitment to quality will shine through in every product we launch.

What You’ll Bring:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years.

• Experience: A proven track record in electro-mechanical hardware development, ideally in highly regulated industries (think aircraft, automotive, medical device, or defense).

• Full Lifecycle Knowledge: You’ve navigated the entire product lifecycle, from concept to post-market handling, and you know what it takes to succeed at each stage.

• Tooling Know-How: Familiarity with tooling is a plus, and experience as a tool designer will set you apart.

• CAD Skills: Proficiency in CAD systems for mechanical design and analysis (SolidWorks preferred) is essential.

• Agile Advantage: Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum) is a bonus, as we value flexibility and adaptability in our projects.

• Problem-Solving Mindset: You thrive in fast-paced environments and have a knack for resolving competing constraints across engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, and marketing functions.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and