Principal Hardware Test Engineer, R&D

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

Provides technical contribution within an area of expertise as a member of a multidisciplinary team of engineers in the Research and Development division.  Leads requirement, analysis, detailed design and verification activities for a section of a complete product.  Collaborates with other team members on the overall design of the final product, under the guidance of the project leader.

What You'll be Doing

• Reviews design inputs for accuracy, clarity, and testability
• Participates in daily stand up meetings
• Develops effective component, integration and system level test cases for hardware requirements
• Performs failure analysis and system analysis including the use of hardware debugging
• Develops best practices and establishes guidelines for writing and executing test cases
• Provides estimates of test activities
• Applies technical competencies in somewhat difficult situations
• Identifies technical problems and provides innovative and creative solutions
• Shares technical knowledge with others in the team
• Generates alternatives and takes reasonable risks while solving technical problems
• Generates detailed, high quality technical documentation to capture and communicate designs
• Seeks knowledge of the business, market, industry and competitive environment
• Completes assigned tasks on time with minimal supervision
• Uses existing tools and best practices to report and track product and process metrics
• Informs others proactively about developments or issues that affect their work, and their ability to meet commitments
• Uses collaborative communication style to negotiate win-win outcomes
• Debate constructively and accepts ideas from others
• Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming sessions
• Generates alternative solutions to problems or processes
• This role does not have supervisory responsibility

What You'll Bring

• BS Degree (preferably in a technical discipline)
• 4+ years of engineering experience, or comparable experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

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 $104,000 to $143,000 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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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage t