Sr Engineer

Job Description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. 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 is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. Will lead product R&D Change Controls and analytical activities (V&V) in order to execute global, cross-functional projects pertaining to polymeric materials Will lead the Change Control m Will utilize their expertise in polymers and polymeric composites, evaluation of material properties to carry out root cause analyses for observed field or manufacturing issues Will develop materials and mechanical testing and verification test protocols, evaluate test cases and create test reports will organize and present technical work and deliverables to the global project team(s) in a well-planned manner with a clear logical flow Will perform project management which will typically include managing change controls –using Baxter’s in-house quality systems like TW8, TcU Will have to study and understand chemical analysis data such as, FTIR, NMR, ICP-OES methods etc., along with an interpretation of results from mechanical testing of materials, such as, tensile testing Will leverage their own expertise as well as inputs from others to identify and resolve critical issues Will perform troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to material aspects of the products associated with field performance and manufacturing Will provide project management with an ability to drive materials and V&V tests in a timely manner across a number of global, cross-functional projects Qualifications Masters’ degree in Polymer Science/Engineering or related fields with 7+ years’ industrial work experience or Ph.D. in Polymer science/Engineering or related fields with 4+ years of industrial work experience. Demonstrated industrial experience in working with polymeric materials and polymer composites – especially in the areas of design, testing (material behavior and component-level validation) and RCAs Clear and effective communication (written, oral) and presentation skills. Good stakeholder management (local and global) A proven track record of effectiveness in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to create results within budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables Skills Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Proficient with polymeric materials’ testing methodologies, such as, DSC, FTIR, GC-MS, HPLC, tensile testing etc. Self-directed, resourceful, and able to work on multiple projects and priorities. Strong organization, attention to detail, and documentation skills. Very adept at grasping and solving complex problems using root-cause analysis techniques. Ability to objectively identify technical solutions and make sound decisions. Solid computer skills: email, documentation and collaboration tools: e.g. WebEx, Teams, Microsoft Office products, etc. Hands on experience in polymeric material’s testing and/or CAD/FE packages for design & analysis of polymer components is an added advantage 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, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodation Vantive 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. Form Link Recruitment Fraud Notice Vantive has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Vantive 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. Show more Show less