Job Description

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\xe2\x80\x94where your purpose accelerates our mission.

About Baxter

Baxter provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including home, acute and in-centre dialysis; sterile IV solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition; surgery products and anesthetics; and pharmacy automation, software and services. The company\xe2\x80\x99s global footprint and the critical nature of its products and services play a key role in expanding access to healthcare in emerging and developed countries. Baxter\xe2\x80\x99s employees worldwide are building upon the company\xe2\x80\x99s rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care.



Responsible for developing solutions to challenging issues associated with the design, development, and sustenance engineering for our new and existing Disposables for the Acute Therapies product portfolio. Independently drive/contribute to the Projects/Initiatives involving Engineering change management, solutions for Product quality issues, root cause analysis, NCR handling, CAPAs, verification & validation, design transfer, Value improvement programs and Regulatory compliance activities. Contribute to the development of new functions/features to be integrated into the existing products/new products.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Lead/Support the R&D activities of Disposables products.
• Manages all technical complexities of the work, and effectively communicates with all project team members and stakeholders. This includes reporting pertinent information at key milestones.
• Defines the required tasks, test plans, deliverables, and technical direction. Constructs detailed, accurate project schedules interfacing with product development, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and other cross functional teams.
• Develops solutions and approaches to complex problems through application and adaptation of state-of-the-art techniques and sound analysis-based engineering by applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer and materials where required.
• Able to clearly present moderately complex concepts and tailor communication to audiences, including senior management.
• Organizes and presents technical project management overviews without assistance. Oral and written communication is well planned, organized and has a clear logical flow.
• Ensures successful integration of disposables design elements into the overall system. Resolves competing constraints between interrelated functions (R&D, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing, etc.) required to complete the engineering and design tasks.
• Able to design Plastic components with expertise in manufacturing of plastic components.
• Creates and maintains design documentation that includes requirements, specifications, verification reports, Bill of Materials, detailed engineering drawings, study reports and all documents that contribute to DHF of the product family.
• Leads troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts of the products associated with field performance and manufacturing. Ensures Systems that are optimized for production, reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost.
• Performs in-depth mechanical engineering analysis and calculations.
• Defines protocols and conduct the necessary testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of the design(s). Develop test plans, test protocols, and test reports for product integration testing, also develops the infra required for the testing.
• Responsible for validation of test methods and developing new test methods.
• Adheres to Baxter Quality Management system and support audits and external inspections as applicable.

Education and Experience

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Mechanical Engineering/Bio Medical Engineering or Equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of R&D experience in New product development/Sustenance.
• Prior experience of technical leadership in Sustenance/New product development in Medical device domain is a plus.
• A proven track record of management/leadership effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to create results within budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables.

A Career That Matters

Baxter\xe2\x80\x99s employees are united in a mission to save and sustain lives. We are passionate about applying scientific innovation to meet the needs of the millions of people worldwide who depend on our medically necessary therapies and technologies. We focus on increasing access to healthcare, innovating in crucial areas of unmet need, and pursuing creative collaborations that bring our mission to life for patients every day.

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, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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.

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