Round Lake, IL
5 days ago
Senior Systems 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
Senior Systems Engineer uses state-of-the-art techniques to achieve Infusion System device designs that meet customer needs. Guides technical team in resolving difficult problems in a collaborative environment. Applies standard Systems Engineering principles, methods, and techniques to ensure products meet medical device design control best practices. Plans, and executes engineering assignments under the guidance of the Product Design Owner.

What You'll be Doing

Engaged member of the team as a systems engineer of moderate to high complexity devices.

Coordinates efforts of functional teams and/or integrates cross functional inputs to delivery of a project of moderate technical and strategic complexity.

Analyzes complex designs across engineering disciplines, documenting risks and ensuring risk controls and requirements are met.

Ensures R&D review, discussion and debate of input; identifies and prepares appropriate stakeholders within functional project team to make decisions.

Understands and contributes to resolution of competing constraints among inter-related functions (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing) required to deliver products to market.

Utilizes creative thinking and teamwork to resolve conflicts.

Makes proficient and disciplined critical decisions and systems deliverables (e.g. program milestones, technical design reviews).

Embraces team and management decisions while also raising issues to appropriate level.

Designs to meet regulatory requirements as determined by FDA, ISO, and IEC standards.


What You'll Bring

B.S. or M.S in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software) with 3+ years engineering experience or Masters with 1+ years.

Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a regulated industry.

Demonstrated knowledge of engineering disciplines and solid knowledge of related disciplines, Systems, Electro/Mechanical, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, etc.

Team collaboration experience, including technical and non-technical work.

Success in delivering results on technical challenges including investigative and problem solving skills.

Has organized and presented technical overviews without assistance.

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $88,000 to $121,000 and also includes an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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