Baxter

Healthcare

PrincipalEngineer,EMC

$112–154k Round Lake, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Engineer, EMC at Baxter. Skills: EMC requirements definition, EMC compliance, EMC testing, EMC troubleshooting. Define EMC requirements. Assess impact on product designs”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Root-cause analysis; Troubleshoot EMI/RF issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s or Master’s in EE, 5+ years EMC experience, Working knowledge of CISPR 11, Working knowledge of IEC 60601-1-2, EMC theory foundation, Hands-on proficiency with EMC test equipment, Hands-on proficiency with EMC methodologies, Proficiency with MATLAB, Proficiency with Excel, Proficiency with LabVIEW, Basic statistics for test interpretation, Understanding of test fixtures, Understanding of build requirements, Understanding of electromagnetic modeling tools, Understanding of circuit simulation tools

Nice to Have

EMC engineering experience demonstrated

What You'll Do.

Define EMC requirements

Assess impact on product designs

Analyze compliance margins

Present findings during reviews

Present findings during customer meetings

Author test protocols

Coordinate execution at labs

Coordinate execution at third-party facilities

Lead pre-compliance testing

Troubleshoot EMI/RF issues

Manage formal verification testing

Conduct certification testing

Analyze certification results

Recommend mitigation strategies

Support product development

Assess change-control

Represent EMC design margins

Maintain EMC capability

Develop equipment needs

Develop calibration plans

Develop in-house test methodologies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal reviews; Customer technical meetings

Communication Scope

Present findings

Full Job Description

**This is where** your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. ## Your Role at Baxter Join our team at Baxter Healthcare Corporation in Round Lake as a Principal Engineer and be part of an organization committed to saving and sustaining lives! This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking healthcare solutions within a collaborative and innovative environment. ## What You'll Do: * Define EMC requirements and assess their impact on evolving product designs, ensuring alignment with applicable standards. * Analyze compliance margins throughout development and present findings during internal reviews and customer technical meetings. * Develop EMC plans, author test protocols, and coordinate execution at in‑house labs and accredited third‑party facilities. * Lead pre‑compliance testing, troubleshoot EMI/RF issues, and manage all aspects of formal verification testing. * Conduct certification testing to international standards, analyze results, and recommend mitigation strategies. * Support product development through root‑cause analysis, change‑control assessments, and representation of EMC design margins. * Maintain EMC capability by developing equipment needs, calibration plans, and in‑house test methodologies including wireless coexistence. ## ##

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