Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Your Role at Baxter

The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Systems Engineer - Exploratory and Innovation at Baxter, your work provides directly to making a significant impact on others. Its exciting 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 meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of collaboration and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others.

As a Systems Engineer on our Exploratory and Innovation team, you will lead and contribute to the identification and early-stage development of new novel approaches to the treatment of kidney disease. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting the design, development, and testing of complex electromechanical systems for medical applications, including execution of comprehensive testing and analysis activities.

What you'll be doing:

• Contribute to research and development efforts in the design, prototype, and feasibility evaluation of new technologies for treatment of kidney disease.

• Conduct detailed technical analyses and feasibility studies to evaluate different technologies and system configurations.

• Bring meticulous critical thinking to ensure that key "killer" questions are addressed early in exploratory through best-in-class application of modeling, analysis, and empirical methods.

• Perform simulations and modeling to optimize performance of designs and concepts.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including equipment specifications, operating manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to kidney disease treatment and innovation processes.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in biomedical, electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• 0-2 years of experience.

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills. Proven track record to make sound decisions, think critically and break down complex problems through application of first engineering principles.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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 $72,000 to $99,000 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 upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

The 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 Opportunity

Baxter 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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