Senior R&D Manager

Baxter International Inc.

Senior Engineering Manager leading and developing Electrical, Firmware, and Mechanical teams at Baxter. Responsible for new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives in medical devices.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $152,000 - $209,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development of medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in system design. Proven ability to drive product development from concept to commercialization while fostering talent development and organizational capability.

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Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringFirmware DevelopmentProduct Development LeadershipRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentSystem DesignDesign ControlsVerification and ValidationRisk ManagementRequirements ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementEmbedded SystemsMedical Device DevelopmentManufacturability Design

Soft Skills

LeadershipTalent DevelopmentStrategic PlanningCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Quality Management SystemFDA Quality System RegulationISO 13485ISO 14971

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesRegulated EnvironmentCross-Functional CollaborationEngineering ProcessesSustaining Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop the Electrical Engineering, Firmware, and Mechanical Engineering teams
Drive professional development through coaching, goal setting aligned with business objectives, and performance management
Build organizational capability by identifying skill gaps and recruiting top engineering talent across Electrical, Firmware, and Mechanical disciplines
Advocate for team needs, including budget, tools, infrastructure, and process improvements
Lead engineering execution across new product development and sustaining projects, ensuring alignment with Baxter’s strategic priorities
Ensure the application of best practices in system design, including electrical, firmware, and mechanical integration for medical devices
Contribute to and review user needs, system requirements, design outputs, and verification/validation plans to ensure quality and compliance
Drive design for manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability in collaboration with Manufacturing Operations
Ensure compliance with Baxter’s Quality Management System and all applicable regulatory requirements
Promote and enforce efficient, value-added engineering processes while maintaining compliance with design control standards
Collaborate closely with Software Engineering, Regulatory/Quality, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, and Marketing teams to ensure successful product delivery.
Serve as a key technical and organizational interface across functions, resolving complex issues and aligning priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or other related technical discipline
10+ years of product development experience, including electrical, mechanical, and/or electromechanical hardware systems
5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing multidisciplinary hardware development teams
Proven experience leading new product development from concept through commercialization and sustaining engineering activities
Demonstrated success developing connected, embedded, or medical device hardware systems in a regulated environment
Strong understanding of design controls, requirements management, risk management, verification and validation, and product lifecycle management
Experience with applicable regulatory standards and quality systems, including FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across cross-functional teams including Software, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Supply Chain organizations
Strong communication, talent development, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
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