Baxter

Healthcare

PrincipalSystemsEngineer

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

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

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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