Systems Engineer

Philips is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Driven by the vision of a better tomorrow.

In this role, you have the opportunity to make life better

Systems Engineer will be a part of the Engineering group that is responsible for implementing technical strategies, evaluating, and developing products, and providing a superior level of technical support that benefits the organization. The Systems Engineer collaborates closely with Engineers, Architects, and Test in the Ventilation business within Sleep and Respiratory Care to develop and commercialize Class 2 medical devices.

In addition, you will lead the systems engineering aspects of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). As System Engineering Expert – MBSE you are responsible for the process, method, and tools in the context of model-based system engineering (MBSE) within projects of the Philips businesses globally utilizing the MBSE Modelling tools like Cameo. These projects can cover every phase of the product life cycle, from development, manufacturing, market deployment, operation, and maintenance to phase out. You will also help to deploy capabilities throughout the global company by providing training and coaching to system engineers and system architects.

You will be involved in all system engineering aspects of the Philips V-model, starting with conceptualization, writing requirements, functional and technical design, check & optimize, verification, integration and finally the validation. In your role, you will support system architects and engineers to integrally manage all system engineering aspects in a model-based way supported by the appropriate tools. You will maintain and develop knowledge and expertise resulting in state-of-the-art approaches to serving our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Incorporates essential operating mechanisms of systems engineering of medical device design and engineering principles and adheres to medical device regulations.
• Defines system requirements, architecture, and interfaces to meet product requirements, risk analysis and industry standards; conducts system design analysis to select key components and defines control methods; and coordinates build and design integration
• Works together to support product verification and validation planning, resolution of technical integration issues, safety agency interface, system testing and coordination and interfaces with Philips design center.
• Conducts design reviews as part of the product development process to ensure customer requirements are met and the designs are manufacture-able, serviceable, and reliable. In addition, it does the same for subsystem requirements and product integration.

As System Engineering Expert – MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) you will:

• Lead and Support the development of MBSE content in R&D (Research and Development) projects across the business utilizing MBSE modelling tools like Cameo.
• Manage the system engineering information and its traceability (requirements, risks, design decisions, protocols, results) in the model-based system environment of the business
• Create adequate requirements and designs for solutions, products, services, and testers
• Deploy best practices for MBSE globally in Philips to R&D project teams or organizations via training & coaching to enhance maturity
• Identify improvement opportunities in Philips businesses with respect to the MBSE proposition and develop actionable proposals, plans and tailored training materials or workshops to address these
• Manage your activities and services according to good project management practices
• Coordinate small teams of system (MBSE) engineers if applicable

You are a part of the R&D Systems Engineering organization of the Philips SRC business. As we consider System Engineer: Lead role as discipline embedded seamlessly into our overall systems engineering workflow, you will work closely with other roles like systems engineers and subject matter experts from the different domains along the development process.

The Systems Engineering team drives the systems elements of R&D development projects including systems requirement definition and management, architectural definition, control/software/interface product specification and simulation, build integration, system testing and qualification to meet product level requirements.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

• MS or PhD in relevant field including Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or other related science.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience successfully developing complex medical device (hardware, software, consumables) products for acute care/hospital markets is necessary.
• A minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience (technical) in ventilation is necessary.
• Hands on experiences in using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Tools of Cameo and such similar tools
• Experience with conducting cross-discipline feasibility and trade off studies to evaluate electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic performance from subsystem to system level for issue resolutions
• Analytical and architectural thinking, system view, physical insight, flexibility, and a hands-on mentality to deliver sustainable results and creative solutions.
• Strong understanding of Controls and Software development process including Model-based Design approach and Test-Driven design methodologies
• Solid understanding of System Verification and Validation test plan/protocols, executing V&V (Verification and Validation) (Verification and Validation) activities, generating, and analyzing test reports
• Understanding of global medical device regulatory environments and clearance processes.
• Effective communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

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Hybrid work flexibility means people can meet the changing demands of work and home in the most balanced, productive, and healthy way.

Our hybrid working model is defined in 3 ways:
We believe in the importance of impactful collaboration: There's a certain energy when everyone's in the same room that can heighten idea generation and creative friction needed for problem-solving.
We embrace flexibility: Choosing where, when and how to work can vary according to task and team schedules. Flexibility isn't office or online, it means choosing the space that works best for you, your teams and our customers on a case-by-case basis.
We want to be at our best: The way we work and our workspaces are designed to support our well-being, offer career advancement opportunities, and enable us to be at our best.

Why should you join Philips?
Working at Philips is more than a job. It's a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on innovative, customer-first health technology solutions. Help us improve the health and well-being of billions of people, every year. Ultimately creating a career that no one could have planned for. Even you.