It is what you make of it - Principal Engineer Baxter Employee Review

4.0
Jan 22, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Fantastic Work/Life balance if you don't insert yourself into demanding roles - Wonderful physical work environment - Northern Illinois facilities have credit unions, laundry service, fitness center, etc. - Tuition reimbursement programs - financial support and scheduling flexibility available for higher education options - Eventually, you'll find your niche - There is a plethora of opportunities at Baxter. There are a lot of internal shift/movement opportunities for those looking to try something new without leaving the business. - Community Outreach - Baxter does a lot for the local community and cultural institutions. Baxter employees benefit from the beautiful, healthy environment and are able to enjoy perks such as free admission to many museums and gardens.

Cons

- Occasionally feel like you're pushing a rope - Upper management does not always show appreciation for hard work - "Credit" for efforts often unjustly distributed

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote Flexibility: The ability to work remotely was a massive benefit, allowing for great autonomy, daily independence, and the ability to focus entirely on deliverables without distraction. Product Portfolio: Working here provides excellent exposure to complex matrix operations,

Cons

Workplace Culture: The internal team environment can be highly toxic, fragmented, and lacking in genuine support or positive morale. The internal team environment can be highly toxic, fragmented, and lacking in genuine support or positive morale. There is an over-rotation on pointing out negativity rather than fostering constructive or collaborative growth. Management Style: There is a noticeable disconnect in leadership, with heavy systemic pressure and a cultural noise that can be difficult to navigate if you are not isolated from the main hubs. The level of micromanagement is exceptionally high, which stifles individual autonomy. Furthermore, cross-border or cross-functional communication with team members in other countries is heavily restricted and actively frowned upon, creating unnecessary operational silos.

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