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Engineer Sr, Project Management (NPI & PLC)

Req # JR - 199994 Location Cartago, Provincia de Cartago, Costa Rica Job Category Engineering Date posted 05/06/2026
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Overview

Being an Engineer at Baxter means you play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission to save and sustain lives. From innovative product design through to production and patient delivery, our Engineers are key to delivering results for our customers and patients worldwide.

  • Support for Parents

  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development

  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Engineer at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.

  • Problem Solver
  • Analytical Thinker
  • Data Driven
  • Solution Focused & Results Oriented
  • Collaborative
  • Innovative

Engineer Sr, Project Management (NPI & PLC)

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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 Engineer Sr, Project Management (NPI & PLC), you will Promote compliance with quality requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Promote and participate in ICare's initiatives: if you see something, do something. Respond to and resolve in a timely manner the problems that may affect the quality, safety or efficiency of the product or the regulatory consistency of the process. Continuously seek regulatory perfection in your process.

What you'll be doing:

  • Plan, coordinate, and carry out engineering studies, validations, FOC's, resolution of quality or manufacturing issues in existing production processes, support in implementing project plans, etc.
  • Regularly connect with Corporate Tech Center, Corporate Project Managers, and Research and Development for smooth project flow and execution.
  • During project planning, perform impact evaluation of process changes, involving: personnel, machinery, materials, and ensuring product efficiency and quality.
  • Join the organization's Tiers and information cascade framework, providing support in improving processes.
  • Responsible for the schedule of the projects in charge, ensuring timely implementation.
  • Engage in the company's PRB (Project Review Board) session and share details about its projects, highlighting financial implications and progress towards the scheduled implementation date.
  • To carry out the financial and qualitative benefit analyses associated with the projects proposed or in execution.
  • Manage the Warehouse and Laboratory of Products and Processes according to the requirements of the 6 ́S program and safety.
  • Collaboration with multiple departments like Supply Chain, Finance, Maintenance, Sterilization, and Production is vital.
  • Apply problem solving following the DMAIC methodology.
  • Support in Business Cases and information required for plant strategy projects.

What You'll Bring !

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in industrial, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related career.
  • 5+ years of experience
  • English level B2+

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 on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Anwesha – recently promoted to Manager, she leads a team of software engineers for our Medication Delivery business.

“I grew up in a small coastal town in India called Bhubaneswar, where we have our own traditions and culture. I think this has helped me grow personally and professionally. Working with a global team at Baxter, my background helps me to be open, appreciate and relate to people from all different places.”

Meet Sam – he has been with Baxter for over 15 years, working as an Engineering Technologist in Round Lake, IL, US.

“I have a wonderful team. They have been flexible and open to the differences in communication methods and work style necessary for me to excel. If I didn’t have that support, I wouldn’t be where I am now and I wouldn’t have been able to advance within the company. I’m proud to work at Baxter.”

Meet Erika – she has been an engineer in Round Lake, IL, US for over four years, promoted to Senior Principal Engineer in 2019.

“My involvement with National Society of Black Engineers outside of work has afforded me the opportunity to manage Baxter’s external partnership with the organization, exposing us to networking and talent that can help drive diversity and innovation, and providing opportunities for more community engagement and involvement, which I know a lot of my colleagues like.”

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