Your role at Baxter
The Principal Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in both new product development (NPD) and sustaining engineering for medical devices. This role focuses on translating user and business requirements into robust mechanical designs, resolving complex design challenges, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
What you will be doing:
• Lead mechanical design activities from concept through commercialization for new products
• Independently generate and evaluate design solutions using sound engineering principles
• Drive designs through CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, drawing release, and production launch
• Perform simulation and engineering analysis to assess design alternatives and risks
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to develop testable requirements and support verification and validation testing
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers to apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Cost
• Conduct impact assessments for design changes and support engineering change implementation
• Support project planning through cost, resource, and schedule estimates
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less-experienced engineers
What you will bring:
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Creo preferred)
• Experience designing for ingress protection (e.g., IP-rated enclosures)
• Ability to take ownership of complete mechanical designs with minimal oversight
• Working knowledge of medical device design controls
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools (ANSYS preferred)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, particularly molding and machining
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience working in a regulated environment (medical device preferred; aerospace/defense also relevant)
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 $112,000 to $154,000 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.
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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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 that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site:
