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Summary:

As a key team member within the Infusion Systems Device Engineering team you are responsible for creating and implementing innovative mechanical design solutions for Baxter’s infusion pumps to address customer needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop complex mechanical assemblies, mechanisms and components for company developed and manufactured medical devices.
• Identify creative solutions to complex mechanical problems and define and execute plans to rapidly assess and optimize designs.
• Use appropriate analytical methods to assess designs such as tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, and other common mechanical engineering methods.
• Operate independently, with latitude for independent judgment with some supervision while providing high quality output.
• Create device hardware specifications based on customer / user requirements
• Develop relevant machine tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauge and equipment used in device manufacturing and test processes.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Review and designs and drawings against: general standards, design requirements, geometric tolerances, drafting practices and the applicable manufacturing process.
• Develop statistically valid tests to verify designs meet product requirements.
• Generate design and test documentation that meets company, FDA, and ISO requirements.
• Define drawings that meet ANSI drawing standards, including Y14.5 GD&T
• Organize and present technical and project status overviews without minimal assistance.
• Perform other related product design and development duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Collaborate effectively with electrical and software engineers

Qualifications/Education:

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) and 3+ years of experience in the design, development and testing of mechanic devices. Experience with electromechanical and/or medical devices is preferred

• Experience in design and implementation of components produced by injection molding, machining, and stamping processes.
• Experience developing products and creating design documentation according to FDA and ISO medical device product development process requirements.
• Experience developing 3D models using Solidworks, Pro/Engineer (Creo) or equivalent.
• Experience using engineering statistical methods to aid in the development decision process.
• Experience with finite element modeling and computational fluid dynamics preferred
• Demonstrated root cause analysis and problem solving skills.
• Cross-functional team experience, including technical and non-technical work.
• Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience.

An engineer in this role must demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Excellent communication skills
• Accountability for deliverables on or before deadlines
• Proposes and drives solutions to technical problems
• Gives and accepts constructive feedback; takes accountability for own behavior and adjusts appropriately
• Fosters creative thinking and teamwork to resolve conflicts
• Ability to work well as a member of cross-functional teams

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to Americas_TTA@baxter.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.