Baxter International Inc.
Sr. Manager, Electrical Engineering,
Baxter International Inc., Round Lake, Illinois, United States, 60073
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.
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.
Your Role at Baxter We are seeking a hands-on, technically rigorous, and people-centered engineering leader to serve as Sr. Electrical Engineering Manager for infusion systems. This role has full responsibility for both new product development (NPD) and sustaining engineering of embedded electronics, sensor interfaces, power systems, GUI display hardware, and safety-critical control systems. You will lead a team of electrical engineers and partner closely with embedded software, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and quality functions to deliver safe, high-performing, and compliant medical devices for fluid delivery.
This role is based out of the Round Lake, IL location. Relocation Assistance available.
What You Will Be Doing Technical Ownership
Lead the design, development, and support of embedded electronic systems across the entire product lifecycle, including:
Microcontroller-based control platforms.
Sensor integration (e.g., pressure, flow, air-in-line, occlusion).
Motor and actuator drive electronics.
Power architecture (AC/DC conversion, battery backup, energy optimization).
GUI display electronics: Display controllers, backlight drivers, capacitive touch hardware, and power regulation.
Architect robust, EMI-compliant hardware interfaces that support GUI responsiveness, user interaction, and system-level diagnostics.
Ensure all designs meet regulatory and quality standards, including IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-2-24, FDA design control, and ISO 13485.
Define and maintain hardware/software interface requirements in collaboration with embedded software teams; own the electrical side of the integration.
Lead design documentation, schematic reviews, FMEA, hazard analysis, and verification test planning for both new and existing products.
Leadership & Team Management
Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of electrical engineers focused on embedded control, analog/digital design, GUI electronics, and power systems.
Drive the team across both development projects and sustaining activities, including CAPAs, field investigations, root cause analysis, and design updates.
Drive a culture of engineering excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement, balancing risk management and innovation.
Set technical direction, manage work prioritization, and ensure high-quality deliverables in alignment with program and business goals.
Embedded software teams on firmware integration, diagnostics, controls, and alarm management.
GUI software teams to ensure compatibility and performance of user-facing display hardware.
Mechanical teams for PCB layout, connector integration, thermals, and enclosure constraints.
Represent the electrical function in program reviews, design phase gates, and regulatory audits.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
10+ years of embedded electronic design experience in regulated, safety-critical environments (medical preferred).
5+ years of technical people leadership experience, with direct responsibility for both new product development and sustaining support.
Proven success in delivering reliable, compliant, and manufacturable electrical subsystems from concept through post-market support.
Strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to lead in a matrixed, global development environment.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Benefits US Benefits At Baxter (except For Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
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.
Reasonable Accommodations Baxter 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 link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter 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 Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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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.
Your Role at Baxter We are seeking a hands-on, technically rigorous, and people-centered engineering leader to serve as Sr. Electrical Engineering Manager for infusion systems. This role has full responsibility for both new product development (NPD) and sustaining engineering of embedded electronics, sensor interfaces, power systems, GUI display hardware, and safety-critical control systems. You will lead a team of electrical engineers and partner closely with embedded software, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and quality functions to deliver safe, high-performing, and compliant medical devices for fluid delivery.
This role is based out of the Round Lake, IL location. Relocation Assistance available.
What You Will Be Doing Technical Ownership
Lead the design, development, and support of embedded electronic systems across the entire product lifecycle, including:
Microcontroller-based control platforms.
Sensor integration (e.g., pressure, flow, air-in-line, occlusion).
Motor and actuator drive electronics.
Power architecture (AC/DC conversion, battery backup, energy optimization).
GUI display electronics: Display controllers, backlight drivers, capacitive touch hardware, and power regulation.
Architect robust, EMI-compliant hardware interfaces that support GUI responsiveness, user interaction, and system-level diagnostics.
Ensure all designs meet regulatory and quality standards, including IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-2-24, FDA design control, and ISO 13485.
Define and maintain hardware/software interface requirements in collaboration with embedded software teams; own the electrical side of the integration.
Lead design documentation, schematic reviews, FMEA, hazard analysis, and verification test planning for both new and existing products.
Leadership & Team Management
Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of electrical engineers focused on embedded control, analog/digital design, GUI electronics, and power systems.
Drive the team across both development projects and sustaining activities, including CAPAs, field investigations, root cause analysis, and design updates.
Drive a culture of engineering excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement, balancing risk management and innovation.
Set technical direction, manage work prioritization, and ensure high-quality deliverables in alignment with program and business goals.
Embedded software teams on firmware integration, diagnostics, controls, and alarm management.
GUI software teams to ensure compatibility and performance of user-facing display hardware.
Mechanical teams for PCB layout, connector integration, thermals, and enclosure constraints.
Represent the electrical function in program reviews, design phase gates, and regulatory audits.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
10+ years of embedded electronic design experience in regulated, safety-critical environments (medical preferred).
5+ years of technical people leadership experience, with direct responsibility for both new product development and sustaining support.
Proven success in delivering reliable, compliant, and manufacturable electrical subsystems from concept through post-market support.
Strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to lead in a matrixed, global development environment.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Benefits US Benefits At Baxter (except For Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
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.
Reasonable Accommodations Baxter 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 link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter 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 Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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