Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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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.

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of healthcare? Join our innovative team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, where your creativity and technical expertise will help shape the future of our infusion system product portfolio. In this role, you will tackle exciting challenges, develop cutting‑edge solutions, and contribute to life‑saving technologies that have a real impact on patients' lives.

If you’re passionate about engineering and eager to work in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

• Defining Design Requirements:
  Collaborate with customers and users to translate their needs into clear design requirements and hardware specifications.
• Architecting Mechanical Systems:
  Contribute to the development and documentation of innovative mechanical system architectures that push the boundaries of technology.
• Designing Complex Assemblies:
  Create and develop intricate designs for mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, and component parts of electro‑mechanical medical devices, ensuring they meet performance objectives.
• Conducting In‑Depth Analysis:
  Perform detailed mechanical analysis, including tolerance analysis (GD&T), load and fatigue life analysis, and thermal modeling, to guarantee consistent performance in safety‑critical applications.
• Utilizing FEA Tools:
  Leverage advanced tools like Solid Works Simulation and Abaqus for structural analysis, both linear and non‑linear, to validate your designs.
• Integrating Designs:
  Ensure seamless integration of mechanical design elements with electrical and consumable components, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:
  Engage in troubleshooting efforts related to mechanical design aspects, working closely with other design constituents to resolve issues.
• Transitioning to Manufacturing:
  Effectively transition products to manufacturing, ensuring robust designs and processes that meet production standards.
• Optimizing Designs:
  Continuously improve mechanical and electro‑mechanical designs to enhance production efficiency, reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Defining Testing Protocols:
  Establish and orchestrate testing protocols to validate the safety and effectiveness of your designs, ensuring they meet the highest standards.

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience.
• Proven Experience:
  
  A demonstrated track record in electro‑mechanical hardware development, preferably in a highly regulated industry such as medical device, aerospace, automotive, or defense.
• Fast‑Paced Environment:
  Experience working effectively in a fast‑paced environment, showcasing your ability to adapt and excel under pressure.
• CAD Proficiency:
  Strong knowledge and experience using CAD systems for mechanical design and analysis, particularly in surface/solid modeling and master modeling (Solid Works preferred).
• Mechanical Knowledge:
  Familiarity with drive mechanisms (gears, lead screws), fluid mechanics, and design principles for plastics, sheet metal, and casting parts according to manufacturing guidelines.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM):
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