Senior Technologist - Exploratory and Innovation
Company: BAXTER
Location: Burnsville
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Vantive: A New Company Built On Our LegacyBaxter 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 RoleAs a Senior Technologist of Exploratory and
Innovation, 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 the
creation of test rigs, test measurement systems, and execution of
comprehensive testing and analysis activities.What you'll be
doing
- Test System Development: Design, build, and maintain test rigs
and fixtures for evaluating electromechanical and sensing systems,
ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and reliability of test
setups.
- Test Measurement Systems: Develop and implement test
measurement systems, including sensors, data acquisition systems,
instrumentation, and control systems, to collect and analyze
performance data.
- Testing and Analysis: Execute complex testing protocols and
procedures to evaluate the performance, functionality, and
reliability of electromechanical and sensing systems, including
mechanical, electrical, and software components.
- Data Analysis: Analyze test data using appropriate tools and
techniques, including statistical analysis, signal processing, and
data visualization, to draw meaningful conclusions and identify
areas for improvement.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot issues and anomalies
during testing and provide recommendations for resolution, working
closely with engineering teams to implement corrective
actions.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of test
procedures, results, observations, and recommendations, ensuring
compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
- Calibration and Maintenance: Perform calibration, maintenance,
and repair of test equipment and instrumentation to ensure accuracy
and reliability of test measurements.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and
other technical contributors to support product development
activities, provide technical expertise, and contribute to the
achievement of project milestones and objectives.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement
initiatives to enhance testing processes, methodologies, and
capabilities, driving efficiency, quality, and innovation.
- Safety: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a
safe working environment and ensure compliance with relevant
regulations and standards.What you'll bring
- Associate degree or equivalent technical certification in
Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Technology, or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a technical role
specializing in electromechanical and sensing systems, preferably
in the medical device or healthcare industry.
- Experience with computer-aided design software such as Creo
and/or Solid Works, and translating these designs into physical
prototypes leveraging traditional machining and rapid
prototyping.
- Proficiency in the design, assembly, and operation of
electromechanical test rigs and measurement systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with instrumentation, data
acquisition systems, sensors, actuators, and control systems.
- Demonstrated ability to execute complex testing protocols and
analyze test data using relevant software tools (e.g., LabVIEW,
MATLAB, Python).
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail, with
the ability to identify and resolve technical issues
effectively.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the
ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards
for medical devices (e.g., FDA, ISO) preferred.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in
all aspects of work.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 our employees, and we strive
to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this
position has a base salary range of $72,000 to $99,000 plus an
annual incentive bonus and equity target. The above range
represents the expected base salary range for this position. The
actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but
not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role,
business line, and geographic/office location.#LI-ASR2The
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 OpportunityBaxter 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. Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to
working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals
with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or
disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or interview process, please click on the here and let
us know the nature of your request along with your contact
information.Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter has discovered incidents
of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter
employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job
seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial
information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our .
129530 Senior Technologist - Exploratory and Innovation
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