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:

As a Principal Engineer at Baxter, you will spearhead Sterility Assurance initiatives, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and global manufacturing facilities to ensure the production of sterile, life-saving medical products. In this role, you will act as the Sterility Assurance Project Lead, driving new product development, sustaining product support, and manufacturing facility margin improvement projects.

Join our dynamic team at Baxter, where we value speed, agility, courage, and collaboration. We offer autonomy, a flexible work environment, and the opportunity to make a real impact on people's lives.

What you'll be doing:

Coordinate, prioritize, and manage multiple Sterility Assurance-related activities with minimal guidanceProvide input for schedules, budget, product requirements, and designSupport regulatory submissionsLiaise with cross-functional project teams and manufacturing facilities to develop validation plans and sterilization parameters for product developmentLead and support product development studiesFacilitate agile Sterility Assurance internal project meetingsCommunicate program status effectively to multi-disciplinary project team members, management, and key stakeholdersProvide support for complex investigations, troubleshooting, and CAPAsEvaluate data/results relative to product requirements, definitions, and program goalsTravel to Baxter manufacturing facilities or suppliers (up to 20% of the time)

What you'll bring:

A B.S. in Engineering and 5+ years of related experienceGeneral knowledge of sterilization modalities and regulatory requirements for sterile medical products (Moist Heat, Ethylene Oxide, Radiation [gamma, electron beam, X-ray], Aseptic Processing)The ability to drive complex decision-making and influence courses of action using both written and verbal methodsDesirable skills in designing experiments and drawing meaningful conclusions from data using statistical methods such as descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analyticsEffective cross-functional team operation with minimal guidanceThe ability to provide solutions that reflect an understanding of business objectives and cost implications

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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 the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. 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.

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.

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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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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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