R&D Engineer

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. 

We are seeking an R&D Engineer to join our team in Malta. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career engineer to contribute to product development activities, engineering simulations, prototyping, and innovation projects within a collaborative R&D environment.

Duties and responsibilities

· CAD design and engineering drawings including 3D modelling, assemblies, detailed drawings, tolerance definition and design documentation;
· Select and evaluate materials based on mechanical, thermal, chemical, manufacturing and application requirements;
· Design and develop jigs, fixtures, test setups, assembly aids and small tooling to support R&D and prototyping activities;
· Translate concepts into physical prototypes using rapid prototyping and manufacturing techniques, and support design iterations;
· Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA), including structural, stress, deformation and thermal simulations to support design decisions and optimization;
· Conduct Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, including fluid flow, pressure drop and thermal analysis to predict product and system behaviour;
· Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles to ensure designs are practical, robust and suitable for prototype and production processes;
· Correlate simulation results with prototype and test data to verify designs and drive continuous improvement;
· Investigate technical issues and develop solutions using engineering fundamentals, modelling and experimental methods;
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Testing, Manufacturing, Quality and external suppliers from concept through verification stages;
· Explore and prototype AI-powered engineering tools and methodologies for CAD, design optimisation, FEA and CFD simulations;
· Maintain engineering documentation and contribute to technical reports and design reviews;
· Adhere to Quality System requirements and maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Qualifications

· Able to communicate effectively in English and work within cross-functional project teams;
· Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, mechanical design principles and product development processes;
· Familiarity with CAD software, engineering drawings and tolerance analysis;
· Understanding of materials selection and manufacturing techniques;
· Basic knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD);
· Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills;
· Ability to document, analyse and communicate technical findings in written and graphical formats;
· Interest in emerging technologies, including AI applications in engineering and simulation.

Education

· Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree;
· 0-3 years of related engineering experience (including internships, co-op placements or industry experience);
· Previous experience with CAD software and 3D modelling is considered an asset;
· Previous experience with FEA, CFD, prototyping or product development activities is considered an asset;
· Field of expertise: Mechanical Design, Product Development, Simulation, Prototyping and Engineering Analysis.

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 minimum salary for this position is €27 200.00 ​annually. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits, discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. 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

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.

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