Principal Systems Verification Engineer

Role Overview

Principal Systems Verification Engineer – Infusion Therapies & Platforms (ITP) division. Provides technical leadership to the System Verification team, plans and leads project assignments, reviews and approves verification plans, and ensures quality is built into design during new product development.

• Lead planning, development, and execution of system verification deliverables (test plans, test protocols, test cases, test reports, studies) and provide technical direction to the team.
• Lead validation efforts for laboratory equipment supporting infusion system testing (e.g., Infuscale, altitude chambers, environmental chambers, and related test systems).
• Develop and execute validation protocols, test plans, and reports in alignment with FDA, ISO, and equipment validation best practices.
• Perform IQ/OQ/PQ activities for lab equipment and ensure complete traceability from requirements through test execution.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of system requirements, systems architecture and design.
• Create best practices, process improvements and traceability to streamline testing between system, subsystem, and software verification.
• Implement configuration and change management through the complete product life cycle, including verification and validation deliverables.
• Actively communicate and advocate the team's capabilities and accomplishments.
• Create opportunities to automate testing and optimize test processes. Leverage and enhance existing automation framework for system testing.
• Participate and/or lead design reviews. Guide the team in state‑of‑the‑art V&V practices, QMS processes and applicable regulations/standards, country‑specific requirements.
• Guide the team in investigations for identifying the root cause and drive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Guide, mentor, and provide direction to junior verification and validation engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Medical device industry experience is preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills, with the ability to interface with both technical and non‑technical personnel.
• Strong knowledge of ISO, FDA and other regulatory standards is essential.
• Knowledge of Design controls, lifecycle testing processes, MTBF analysis.
• Ability to convince management on courses of action with minimal assistance using both written and verbal methods.
• Ability to lead teams across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated experience with test automation is preferred.

Estimated base salary: $112,000 to $154,000 annually. Additional discretionary bonuses may be available.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Baxter offers comprehensive health and well‑being benefits, including medical and dental coverage starting on day one, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and paid time off, and additional benefits such as commuting and employee assistance programs.

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