Principal 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. For a Baxter Containers Principal Engineer, understanding nDEHP (non-DEHP materials) and nitrosamines is important because both relate to patient safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance. Success in the role requires leading cross-functional efforts to assess risk, validate solutions, maintain compliance, and ensure uninterrupted product supply.

What You'll Do:

Lead product and process development initiatives for IV solutions and delivery systems.

Perform risk assessments related to materials, manufacturing processes, and patient safety.

Evaluate and implement non-DEHP materials and alternative packaging solutions.

Drive investigations and mitigation strategies for nitrosamine and other impurity risks.

Partner with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Operations, and Supplier Quality teams.

Oversee validation, stability, compatibility, and extractables/leachables studies.

Support regulatory submissions, audits, and global compliance requirements.

Lead complex change management projects while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.

What You'll Bring:

B.S. in Engineering and 7+ years of engineering experience in a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or related manufacturing environment).Experience leading cross-functional projects involving product development, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams.

Strong knowledge of risk management, validation, design controls, and change management.

Experience with materials, packaging, container-closure systems, and product lifecycle management.

Familiarity with FDA, GMP, ISO, and global regulatory requirements.

Ability to lead complex technical investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements.

At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change. 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-$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.

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