Principal Mechanical Engineer

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.

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in both new product development (NPD) and sustaining engineering for medical devices. This role focuses on translating user and business requirements into robust mechanical designs, resolving complex design challenges, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.

• Lead mechanical design activities from concept through commercialization for new products
• Independently generate and evaluate design solutions using sound engineering principles
• Drive designs through CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, drawing release, and production launch
• Perform simulation and engineering analysis to assess design alternatives and risks
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to develop testable requirements and support verification and validation testing
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers to apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Cost
• Conduct impact assessments for design changes and support engineering change implementation
• Support project planning through cost, resource, and schedule estimates
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less‑experienced engineers

• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Creo preferred)
• Experience designing for ingress protection (e.g., IP‑rated enclosures)
• Ability to take ownership of complete mechanical designs with minimal oversight
• Working knowledge of medical device design controls
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools (ANSYS preferred)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, particularly molding and machining
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience working in a regulated environment (medical device preferred; aerospace/defense also relevant)

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 to $154,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position.

We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

This is where your well‑being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase…