Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Baxter International Inc.

Join a company that believes every person deserves a chance to live a healthy life. Baxter’s mission to Save and Sustain Lives is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration.

• Defining Design Requirements:
  Collaborate with customers and users to translate needs into clear design requirements and hardware specifications.
• Architecting Mechanical Systems:
  Develop and document innovative mechanical system architectures that push the boundaries of technology.
• Designing Complex Assemblies:
  Create intricate designs for mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, and component parts of electro‑mechanical medical devices, ensuring 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 such as Solid Works Simulation and Abaqus for structural analysis, both linear and non‑linear, to validate 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 related to mechanical design aspects, working closely with other design constituencies 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 safety and effectiveness, ensuring highest standards.

• Educational Background:
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience.
• Proven Experience:
  
  Demonstrated track record in electro‑mechanical hardware development, preferably in highly regulated industries such as medical device, aerospace, automotive, or defense.
• Fast‑Paced Environment:
  Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, adapting and excelling under pressure.
• CAD Proficiency:
  Strong knowledge and experience using CAD systems for mechanical design and analysis, especially Solid Works.
• 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) / Design for Assembly (DFA):
  Understanding of DFM and DFA principles to optimize production.

The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000 – $121,000 annually, with a range that may adjust based on market data, location, skills, and experience.

Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages including medical and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) retirement savings, Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, commuting benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and childcare benefits.

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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