Baxter International Inc. · 4 days ago
Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer,
Round Lake, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expBaxter International Inc. is dedicated to redefining healthcare delivery and making a significant impact on patients' lives. The Senior Principal Engineer, Electrical will lead the development of innovative electrical solutions for monitoring and sensing products, ensuring the integration of electrical designs with mechanical and software elements.
BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Define design requirements and hardware specifications based on customer or user requirements
Contribute to the development and documentation of electronic system architectures
Lead the creation of designs of analog and digital electronic circuit schematics for microcontroller based systems, meeting performance objectives
Analyze circuits using calculation and simulation methods to assess performance limits, effects of environmental and load stresses, and timing interfaces to ensure consistent performance in safety critical applications
Ensure successful integration of electrical design with mechanical and software elements of the system
Develops, modify, and approve electrical design documentation, specifications and drawings
Define appropriate test methods to verify desigsn meet their performance requirements
Direct the layout of circuit assemblies to meet emissions and immunity performance requirements and design for manufacturability guidelines
Transition products to manufacturing and ensures robust products and manufacturing processes
Develops and maintains an effective and corroborative working relationship with internal and external development partners
Resolve competing constraints between interrelated functions (engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing, etc.) required to deliver the product to market
Implements data acquisition and analysis techniques to characterize design performance
Execute protocols and testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of the design(s)
Lead the troubleshooting and problem solving efforts related to electrical aspects of devices and associated systems
Create and communicates design/test plans, tasks, work and status
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics or related Engineering and 10+ years of experience
A demonstrated track record in electromechanical hardware development, preferably medical devices or other regulated products
Knowledge and experience in design of embedded microcontroller based electronics devices, including digital and analog design
Experience designing and testing electronic devices to meet electromagnetic immunity and emissions requirements
Knowledge and experience using CAD systems for printed circuit board schematic design and layout (Altium Designer, preferred) and data acquisition software (LabVIEW)
Preferred
Altium Designer experience
LabVIEW experience
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits
Company
Baxter International Inc.
For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.28BKey Investors
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research
2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2021-04-21Grant· $1.81M
2019-05-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.68B
Leadership Team
Andrew Hider
President and Chief Executive Officer
Giuseppe Accogli
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
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