Principal Engineer, PDO

Baxter, a global healthcare leader with over 85 years of innovation in medical devices and pharmaceuticals, is seeking a Principal Engineer PDO to join their R&D organization. This role represents a unique opportunity to directly impact patient care worldwide through the management and development of critical medical products.

The position combines technical leadership with product lifecycle management, requiring expertise in both software and hardware engineering within a regulated healthcare environment. As a Product Design Owner, you'll be responsible for maintaining and updating product designs while ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO, and IEC standards. This role is perfect for someone who wants to apply their engineering expertise to save and sustain lives.

Working at Baxter means joining a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your work directly improves patient outcomes globally. The company offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary ($104,000-$143,000), medical coverage from day one, 401(k) with company matching, and generous PTO (20-35 days).

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in product lifecycle management or development in regulated industries, along with a strong foundation in hardware, software, and systems engineering. You'll work with cross-functional teams, lead technical assessments, and drive continuous improvement in product design and manufacturing processes.

This hybrid role offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining important in-person collaboration. Located in Skaneateles, NY, you'll be part of a global organization that values innovation, quality, and patient safety above all. If you're passionate about using your engineering expertise to make a meaningful difference in healthcare, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and purposeful work.