Senior Principal Electrical Engineer Job at Baxter (Round Lake)

Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Baxter

Location:
United States , Round Lake

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

120000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Job Responsibility:

Translate customer and user needs into clear electrical design requirements and hardware specifications
Architect and document robust electronic systems for embedded, microcontroller‑based products
Lead the design of high‑performance analog and digital circuitry, balancing innovation with reliability
Analyze and simulate circuits to ensure performance across environmental, load, and timing stresses
Partner seamlessly with mechanical and software teams to deliver fully integrated system designs
Create, review, and approve schematics, specifications, drawings, and design documentation
Define and execute test strategies that prove designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements
Guide PCB layout to achieve EMI/EMC compliance, manufacturability, and long‑term robustness
Support design transfer to manufacturing, ensuring scalable and repeatable production
Collaborate across engineering, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, supply chain, and marketing to resolve competing priorities
Apply data acquisition and analysis techniques to characterize and optimize design performance
Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for complex electrical challenges
Clearly communicate design intent, test plans, progress, and results to stakeholders at all levels

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline
10+ years of experience developing electromechanical hardware, ideally in medical devices or other regulated industries
Deep expertise in embedded electronics, including analog and digital circuit design
Proven experience designing products to meet electromagnetic emissions and immunity standards
Strong proficiency with PCB schematic and layout tools (Altium Designer preferred)
Experience using data acquisition and test tools such as LabVIEW
A passion for mentoring, collaboration, and raising the technical bar for those around you
A mindset that blends engineering rigor with creative problem‑solving

What we offer:

Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
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
Annual incentive bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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