Posted:
9/15/2025, 4:41:08 PM
Location(s):
South Eastern Region, Malta
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.
With minimal guidance, the principal engineer schedules, interfacing with development groups and technical support groups.
The principal R&D engineer devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
The principal R&D engineer is able to prioritize multiple tasks.
The principal R&D engineer supervises / coordinates a Snr Engineer / Engineer and / or coordinator on assigned work.
The Principal R&D Engineer shall ensure that the right choices are being made with regards to material choice, overall set design and supplier selection within the Baxter operation.
The Principal R&D Engineer shall be knowledgeable of various manufacturing processes such as: assembly, extrusion and moulding.
The Principal R&D Engineer shall work towards meeting the intended use of the product in the various countries of sales, as applicable to the project s/he is leading.
The Principal R&D Engineer shall work towards developing/sustaining a product in accordance with Baxter’s defined Quality and Regulatory standards.
The Principal R&D Engineer shall be responsible for finalizing any reports/presentations related to his projects and any other necessary reports as the need arises.
The Principal R&D Engineer will also be responsible for the assignment of project activities within his/her project team, to meet committed milestones and project objectives.
Design Verification and Validation are to be carried out in accordance with ISO Standards, CE Norms, FDA, country specific norms and Baxter’s Quality Manual.
Design Verification Testing is to be planned/executed based upon knowledge of materials, fluid dynamics and correct usage/applicability of available equipment.
The principal engineer should be able to work with the Project Management Office (PMO), to plan out resources, budget, timelines throughout the project development lifecycle.
The principal engineer should be able to present the work achieved by his/her team to different stakeholders (as applicable)
The principal engineer should design with manufacturability in mind; leading his/her team through various development activities that would eventually allow a smooth design transfer to manufacturing.
Qualifications and/or experience
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Website: https://www.baxter.com/
Headquarter Location: Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1931
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Clinical Trials ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical