Posted in

Research Associate II

Research Associate II

CompanyBaxter International
LocationJohnsburg, IL, USA
Salary$80000 – $110000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field)
  • 3+ years of related experience in engineering design and development
  • Solid technical understanding of engineering principles and procedures
  • Ability to articulate how your role ties into the function or discipline
  • Demonstration of application of engineering principles on individual/small projects
  • Experience with TQM methods (e.g. ‘six sigma’) is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with our cross-functional team to design, develop, and enhance new products and processes, leveraging your expertise in engineering principles and procedures.
  • Apply sound techniques to solve complex problems, making design recommendations that meet or exceed specifications.
  • Assess results, ensuring application, validity, and conformance to specifications, and recommend material and process specifications.
  • Utilize engineering tools, such as FMEA, Process Modeling, and Design of Experiments, to solve straightforward problems and drive process improvements.
  • Lead small project teams to accomplish project objectives, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Estimate project costs, including capital and cross-functional expenses, and estimate costs affected by design and/or policy changes.
  • Work with your supervisor to recommend capital expenditure and production methods for existing or enhanced products or processes.
  • Study and recommend techniques to improve existing products and processes, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Investigate new sources for raw materials or processes, staying ahead of the curve in terms of industry trends and best practices.
  • Formulate and recommend engineering policies and technical work in accordance with project and business objectives, in collaboration with your supervisor.
  • Provide supervision to technicians, mentoring and guiding them to achieve their full potential.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with TQM methods (e.g. ‘six sigma’) is a plus