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Summary:

As Sr. Principal Engineer and with minimal supervision, this role leads technical team members in the application of systems engineering and reliability engineering principles, methods, and techniques to bring new features to a medical device platform. Plans and leads project assignments in the evaluation, selection and adaptation of various techniques, procedures, and criteria with some guidance. Contributes to a Systems Engineering vision that aligns with the organization's vision and strategic plan. Utilizes solid understanding of engineering theory and best-practice in a variety of disciplines to manage complex projects or programs within boundaries of quality, time and budget. Provides direction to technical team members that are accountable for system engineering activities. Exhibits creativity and innovation in completing divisional and cross-functional/business unit goals and objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and implement product design for reliability plans.
• Lead the planning, development and execution of reliability analysis and testing of new features (HW and SW) incorporated into an existing medical device platform.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the development, documentation and execution of reliability verification.
• Ensure appropriate traceability between system, subsystem, verification/validation and cross functional deliverables.
• Manage the integration of deliverables from subsystem teams, cross functional teams (design, risk management, compliance, etc.) and external partners.
• Resolve competing constraints between interrelated functions (Engineering, Risk Management, Compliance, Reliability, Clinical, Human Factors, Regulatory)
• Manage internal as well as contractor and 3rd party service providers.
• Ensure compliance to the product development process and Quality System requirements.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Must possess strong engineering knowledge and experience in electromechanical disciplines and design principles, preferably Medical Devices.
• Requires strong systems engineering and critical thinking experience and ability.
• Experience/expertise in the following areas:

  Test design, planning, execution, analysis and report writing; experience in designing or executing Accelerated Life Testing and/or Reliability Demonstration Testing preferred.

  Familiarity with Mechanical and Electronic test fixture use/development and familiarity with mainstream data-logging equipment (e.g., NI Systems, LabView, etc.)

  Familiarity with Design of Experiments

  Familiarity with Reliability calculations and test design.

  Familiarity with creating visual dashboards

• Expertise and fluency in Excel, Minitab (or other statistical software).
• Requires strong organization and polished communication skills (e.g., solid technical writing of analyses, reports, test protocols; creation & delivery of leadership-level PowerPoint presentations). 
• Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel at multiple levels of the organization.
• Effectively operate in and may facilitate cross-functional teams with guidance - ability to reach out to cross-functionally and to influence others.
• Expertise with medical device development and / or Six Sigma Green Belt – A Plus.

Education/Experience:

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering required with approximately 5-8 years (4-6 years w/ MS) years of practical Electromechanical design experience.

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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.