R&D Engineer at Baxter International in Marsa

Job description

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 compensa