Job title:
Develops products, systems and/or solutions according to the V-model by applying internal and external research results and technology advancements while considering both total system requirements and detailed design implementation.
Your role:
Responsible for electronic and electrical development activities throughout the product lifecycle, including development, product release and sustaining engineering.
- Define and develop electronic circuit designs, including MCU, power, sensing, motor drive, connectivity and protection circuits.
- Create detailed circuit designs, conduct simulations and perform design verification testing.
- Hands-on hardware development and debugging while closely collaborating with software engineers.
- Select electronic components considering performance, availability, obsolescence and cost.
- Carry out PCB layout activities and support prototype build, integration and debugging.
- Establish hardware verification criteria, write hardware verification plans and execute design verification activities, including part and component level
- Analyze and resolve technical issues through structured root cause analysis.
- Support manufacturing, quality improvement and consumer complaint investigations.
- Ensure compliance with product safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain design documentation, BOM, design history files and related engineering records.
- Support planning activities and provide technical inputs to project teams.
- Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing partners and cross-functional global teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of product quality, reliability and cost.
- Participate in innovation, quotation and development projects as a key technical contributor.
You're the right fit if:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronic and Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of electronic product design and development experience.
- Experience across product design, development, testing and validation activities.
- Experience supporting products through NPI and volume manufacturing.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design.
- Strong understanding of microprocessors, microcontrollers and embedded systems.
- Experience in PCB design, debugging and design for EMC/EMI.
- Experience working with firmware/software teams in embedded product development.
- Understand product development methodologies, traceability methods and design processes.
- Strong understanding of system hardware architecture and subsystem integration.
- Experience in technical problem solving and root cause analysis.
Preferred
- Medical device development experience.
- Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma, Lean Development and FMEA.
- Knowledge of ISO13485 and risk management processes.
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills in a multi-functional environment.
- Able to influence technical decisions and drive technical solutions.
- Proficient in English and Chinese communication, both written and spoken.
- Occasional travel for business.
About Philips
Are you ready to do the work of your life to help the lives of others? Learn more about our business, discover our rich and exciting history and learn more about our purpose.
If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronic and Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- At least 8 years of electronic product design and development experience
- Experience across product design, development, testing, and validation
- Experience supporting products through new product introduction and volume manufacturing
- Strong analogue and digital circuit design knowledge
- Knowledge of microprocessors, microcontrollers, and embedded systems
- Experience with PCB design, debugging, and EMC/EMI design
- Experience collaborating with firmware and software teams on embedded products
- Understanding of product development methodologies, traceability, and design processes
- Understanding of system hardware architecture and subsystem integration
- Experience with technical problem-solving and root-cause analysis
- Medical device development experience
- Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma, Lean Development, and FMEA
- Knowledge of ISO 13485 and risk-management processes
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese
Philips Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Philips and has not been reviewed or approved by Philips.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, including a strong 401(k) match (often described at 7%) alongside pensions in some contexts.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are emphasized through choice in health insurance options and a broad “Total Rewards” approach that combines compensation, health and wellness, and work-life support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off breadth appears strong, with generous paid time off and policies covering parental leave, caregiving responsibilities, volunteering, and family medical leave.
Philips Insights
What We Do
As a leading health technology company, it is our purpose to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Our goal is to improve 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030. We're always looking for ways to make life better – not only for our customers, but also for everyone working here. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we all acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success.
