Lead Mechanical Engineer (Irvine, CA Based; New Role; Hybrid Work Model)

Company: BAXTER
Location: Irvine
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

This is where you save and sustain livesAt Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.Your Role at BaxterThis is where your work saves livesThe research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. It's challenging work-and you're not on your own. Our teams collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or leading direct reports, our research and development team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results.Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a significant difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of collaboration and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others.Your TeamWhile everyone at Baxter has a shared passion for our mission, the R&D teams play a meaningful role in our ability to save and sustain lives. The Irvine R&D team is focused upon next generation product development for treating those afflicted with COPD. This position will work from product requirements to generate specifications, designs and contribute to verification, validation and design transfer!Baxter understands that learning and development are important. Whether it's training, striving toward a promotion, or gaining experience with other portfolios or business units, Baxter leaders frequently speak with their teams about how employees are trying to grow and how they can support those efforts. With the ability to chart your own path, the development opportunities are endless.What you'll be doing

• Generate technical specifications and designs consistent with design requirements.
• Support human factors and usability workstreams so that products can be optimally validated and fulfill user needs.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and R&D management to assure that project plans are comprehensive and complete.
• Direct and drive all technical aspects of the development of Class II medical devices.
• Prepare and present technical design reviews.
• Direct technician(s) and other assigned personnel to complete builds, testing, documentation on an as-needed basis.
• Plan, implement, and deliver all required DHF artifacts for assigned designs in a timely manner.What you'll bring
  • BSME or equivalent
  • 8+ years; of work experience in a medical device company
  • Knowledge and experience with heat transfer and thermodynamics
  • Expert understanding of injection molding for thermoplastic and elastomer parts
  • Experience with biocompatibility and material selection
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with rigorous design verification
  • Solid understanding of statistics
  • Self-starter able and willing to work in a small team, fast paced environment
  • Experience with pneumatics and respiratory care devices or disposables a plus#LI-CC1The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter 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/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
    
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