Principal Mechanical Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience

Skills

• Leadership
• Technical Expertise
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Communication

Benefits

Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that starts 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 Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Baxter offers a 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.