Baxter
Healthcare
PrincipalSystemsEngineer
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“Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter. Skills: Systems engineering, Requirements management, Risk analysis. Lead development of Design Inputs. Lead development of Digital Interface Requirements”
Industry & Context.
Investigative skills; Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, Masters with 3+ years of experience, Solid understanding of systems engineering principals, Solid understanding of Electro/Mechanical, Solid understanding of Digital Interface, Solid understanding of Fluid Mechanics, Solid understanding of Materials Science, Success in delivering results on technical challenges, Investigative and problem-solving skills, Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Nice to Have
Prior medical device experience, Infusion Pumps experience, Syringe Pumps experience
What You'll Do.
Lead development of Design Inputs
Lead development of Digital Interface Requirements
Translate user needs into system requirements
Decompose system requirements to derived requirements
Contribute to resolution of competing constraints
Resolve interface issues
Document theory of operations
Define test strategies
Support risk analysis activities
Capture inherent hazards
Implement configuration management
Interface with Manufacturing
Interface with Service
Interface with Product Surveillance
Interface with Supply Chain
Interface with Customer Training staff
Ensure compliance to product development process
Ensure compliance to Quality System
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional team members; Systems engineers; Hardware engineers; Software engineers; Marketing personnel; Clinical personnel; Electrical engineers; Mechanical engineers; Manufacturing staff; Service staff; Product Surveillance staff; Supply Chain staff; Customer Training staff
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Design transfer process
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** **This is where your work saves lives.** The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. It's challenging work—and you're not on your own. Our teams collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or managing direct reports, our research and development team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results. Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others. **Your Team** As a Principal Systems Engineer you will support the development activities for complex medical devices that meet customer needs and regulatory standards. This role works with talented systems, hardware and software engineers in resolving difficult problems by applying standard system engineering principles, methods, and techniques (Requirements and Risk Management, Issue Management, Configuration Management) to ensure our pro
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