Baxter
Healthcare
PrincipalSystemsEngineer
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“Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter. Skills: Systems engineering, Risk management, Product lifecycle. Translate customer needs into system-level requirements. Translate business objectives into system-level requirements”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Critical-thinking; Navigate ambiguity
Authorized to work in U.S.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, working knowledge of ISO 14971, working knowledge of IEC 62304, working knowledge of IEC/TR 80002-1, Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and verifiable requirements
Nice to Have
preferably in medical devices or a regulated industry
What You'll Do.
Translate customer needs into system-level requirements
Translate business objectives into system-level requirements
Translate regulatory requirements into system-level requirements
Lead risk management activities
Execute risk management activities
Decompose system-level requirements into subsystem-level requirements
Decompose system-level requirements into module-level requirements
Plan reliability activities
Plan robustness activities
Oversee reliability activities
Oversee robustness activities
Lead cross-functional teams
Identify technical risks
Mitigate technical risks
Evaluate product changes
Evaluate design changes
Assess impacts across system
Assess impacts across regulatory
Assess impacts across business
Drive alignment on system-level decisions
Drive alignment on system-level deliverables
Support adherence to Baxter product development processes
Support adherence to documentation expectations
Support adherence to regulatory requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Engineering, quality, and business functions; Cross-functional team environment; Engineering, quality, and regulatory functions
Communication Scope
Convey complex technical concepts
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple priorities, Manage deliverables
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** As a Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter, you will play a critical role in both the sustainment of currently marketed products and New Product Development (NPD) within the Front Line Care Exam Diagnostics portfolio. This role is responsible for leading system-level engineering and risk management activities, with ownership across the full product lifecycle. The work we do—and the products we develop—improve patient outcomes worldwide. In this role, you will directly contribute to that mission by leading through influence, guiding cross-functional teams, and driving technical excellence. This is challenging, high-impact work supported by strong collaboration across engineering, quality, and business functions. ## **Your Team** At Baxter, we are united by a shared mission to save and sustain lives. Within this mission, the Research & Development (R&D) organization plays a vital role in bringing innovative and compliant medical products to market. As part of the Exam Diagnostics R&D team, you will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional partners to develop, enhance, and sustain products that improve patient care. In your role, you will lead systems engineeri
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