This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.Your Role at BaxterThis is where your work saves livesAs the Engineering Specialist reporting into the Sr. Director, Material Science, you will apply specialized materials knowledge and experience to achieve a technical vision for research, design, development, material processing and material characterization where clear precedents may not exist and creative thinking is required. Generate innovative solutions to highly complex problems where little clear precedence exists.What you'll be doing:Lead/create/revise material technology road map.Identify and implement applicable solutions and cutting edge technologies.Lead research planning and execution to achieve the technical vision for the new or improved product/process/method.Technical mentor to material group.What you'll bring:Bachelors in Material Science or Chemical Engineering with 10+ years of experience.Hands-on experiences in various analytical tools and test methods in mechanical, chemical,thermal, rheological, morphological, and material processing.Support/lead team members in the creation and implementation of development plans; foster development by providing appropriate challenges for team members.SME in Materials Science and Engineering.Familiar with regulations, policies, global pharmacopoeia, procedures such as GLP, GDP, FDA guidelines, various ISO standards, and ASTM standards.Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients around the world!Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.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 employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $144,000 to $198,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.#LI-MS1Equal 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.EEO is the LawEEO is the law - Poster SupplementPay Transparency PolicyReasonable 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 link 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 Recruitment Fraud Notice.SummaryLocation: Round Lake, IllinoisType: Full time