Sr. Engineer, Interoperability
Baxter Healthcare, Little Round Lake, WI, United States
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.
Your role at Baxter
As an
Interoperability Engineer , you will be responsible for the
verification of medical device digital interoperability . You will ensure that Baxter devices meet defined system and interface requirements for interoperating with
other medical devices and healthcare IT systems , such as hospital infrastructure, middleware, and digital applications.
This role applies a
systems engineering foundation
with a strong emphasis on
requirements‑based verification , interface testing, and system integration activities. The position does
not
own validation activities, but collaborates closely with teams responsible for clinical and user validation.
Your team
You will work within a cross‑functional environment that includes Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Verification, Quality, Cybersecurity, IT, and Clinical stakeholders. The team values disciplined execution, collaboration, and clear ownership to deliver compliant and reliable interoperable medical device solutions.
What you’ll be doing
Own and maintain
interoperability verification requirements , including traceability from platform requirements to verification evidence
Develop and execute
verification plans, test cases, and test procedures
for interoperability‑related requirements
Perform
platform‑level verification testing
for device‑to‑device and device‑to‑IT connectivity enabled features
Collaborate with Systems and Software Engineering teams to ensure interoperability designs are
verifiable and testable
Assess interoperability‑related changes and determine
verification impact and required test coverage
Troubleshoot and support resolution of interoperability defects identified during verification and integration testing
Generate clear, compliant
verification documentation and evidence
to support design control and regulatory needs
Apply understanding of
clinical workflows and intended use
when defining representative verification scenarios
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, or related discipline)
3+ years of experience in regulated product development, with a
focus on verification activities
Systems engineering background with strong experience in
requirements management, traceability, and verification planning
Hands‑on experience with
system, interface, or integration verification testing
Experience participating in design control and change management processes
Strong technical documentation, organization, and analytical skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration
Experience with requirements and verification tools (e.g., DOORS, ALM tools) preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with medical device interoperability concepts, healthcare IT integration, or connected systems
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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $96,000 to $132,000 and also includes an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.
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.
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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
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.
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 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 the Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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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.
Your role at Baxter
As an
Interoperability Engineer , you will be responsible for the
verification of medical device digital interoperability . You will ensure that Baxter devices meet defined system and interface requirements for interoperating with
other medical devices and healthcare IT systems , such as hospital infrastructure, middleware, and digital applications.
This role applies a
systems engineering foundation
with a strong emphasis on
requirements‑based verification , interface testing, and system integration activities. The position does
not
own validation activities, but collaborates closely with teams responsible for clinical and user validation.
Your team
You will work within a cross‑functional environment that includes Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Verification, Quality, Cybersecurity, IT, and Clinical stakeholders. The team values disciplined execution, collaboration, and clear ownership to deliver compliant and reliable interoperable medical device solutions.
What you’ll be doing
Own and maintain
interoperability verification requirements , including traceability from platform requirements to verification evidence
Develop and execute
verification plans, test cases, and test procedures
for interoperability‑related requirements
Perform
platform‑level verification testing
for device‑to‑device and device‑to‑IT connectivity enabled features
Collaborate with Systems and Software Engineering teams to ensure interoperability designs are
verifiable and testable
Assess interoperability‑related changes and determine
verification impact and required test coverage
Troubleshoot and support resolution of interoperability defects identified during verification and integration testing
Generate clear, compliant
verification documentation and evidence
to support design control and regulatory needs
Apply understanding of
clinical workflows and intended use
when defining representative verification scenarios
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, or related discipline)
3+ years of experience in regulated product development, with a
focus on verification activities
Systems engineering background with strong experience in
requirements management, traceability, and verification planning
Hands‑on experience with
system, interface, or integration verification testing
Experience participating in design control and change management processes
Strong technical documentation, organization, and analytical skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration
Experience with requirements and verification tools (e.g., DOORS, ALM tools) preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with medical device interoperability concepts, healthcare IT integration, or connected systems
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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $96,000 to $132,000 and also includes an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.
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-MS1
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
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.
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 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 the Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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