Principal Systems Engineer at Baxter International

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Baxter International Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Solid “hands-on” technical abilities
  • Excitement and energy for product development
  • Passion for work and its impact on meeting patient needs
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary new product development team
  • Skills in understanding and defining customer needs, product functionality and performance requirements, product architecture, constraints and trade-offs, design and interface requirements
  • Experience with overall product design and all risk management activities to ensure safe and effective products
  • Natural leadership skills, skilled at influencing others
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the entire product development process—from engaging with customers and marketing to compose and develop user needs, to eventual product launch
  • Ensure the product meets all functional and performance requirements, and translate manufacturing and service requirements into product design
  • Lead the development and documentation of product systems architecture and systems level design, including decomposition into subsystem and interface specifications
  • Provide technical leadership to the development team to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets throughout the product life cycle
  • Resolve competing constraints between interrelated functions (engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing, etc.) to deliver the product to market
  • Plan and carry out system integration tasks to reduce problems in systems verification and validation
  • Document traceability from requirements to verification activities and from requirements to design entities
  • Resolve systems-related technical issues using problem-solving tools such as cause and effect diagrams, Pareto charts, etc
  • As lead integrator for the product, proactively identify integration issues during development tests and ensure module/system development success
  • Support development of products and provide creative solutions for design, development, and sustaining engineering for new and existing product portfolio

Skills

Systems Engineering
Requirements Definition
Product Architecture
Risk Management
Design Requirements
Cross-functional Collaboration
New Product Development
R&D

Baxter International

Provides essential medical products and services

About Baxter International

Baxter International provides a wide range of medical products and services essential for healthcare. The company operates in several areas, including critical care, hospital care, nutritional care, renal care, and surgical care. Its products are used in various settings, from emergency rooms to home healthcare, helping to meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals. Baxter develops, manufactures, and distributes medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology products, generating revenue through sales to healthcare providers and institutions. A key aspect that sets Baxter apart from competitors is its recent acquisition of Hillrom, which enhances its ability to offer comprehensive healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to improve care outcomes and increase access to healthcare through continuous innovation and a focus on patient needs.

Deerfield, IllinoisHeadquarters
1931Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Commuter Benefits
Mental Health Support

Risks

Needle-free injection technology could disrupt Baxter's traditional injection-based therapies.
Shift to home healthcare may require Baxter to adapt its product offerings.
Growing digital health importance necessitates further investment from Baxter to stay competitive.

Differentiation

Baxter's acquisition of Hillrom enhances its comprehensive healthcare solutions portfolio.
Strong focus on patient-centric innovation sets Baxter apart in the healthcare industry.
Baxter's partnerships, like with Ayogo, leverage digital health for improved patient outcomes.

Upsides

Baxter's investment in Medically Home aligns with the growing home healthcare market.
Rising demand for personalized medicine offers Baxter opportunities for targeted therapies.
Expansion in telehealth supports Baxter's integrated healthcare solutions strategy.

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