Philips is Looking for Systems Engineer: Algorithm Development (Control System) Full Time

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.
But itu2019s not just what we do, itu2019s who we are. We are 80,000, wonderfully unique individuals, with two things in common. and a relentless determination to deliver on our customersu2019 needs. Itu2019s what inspires us to create meaningful solutions u2013 the kind that make a real difference u2013 when it matters most.
The world and our customersu2019 needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already, we know we can do more. Thatu2019s why we need you, to help us tackle increasingly complex challenges posed by ever evolving health and well-being needs.
In this role, you have the opportunity to researching, developing, and implementing/sustaining ventilation solutions. As System Engineering: Algorithm you areu00A0responsible for the process, method, and tools in the context of model-based system engineering (MBSE) within projects of the Philips businesses globally. 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 serve our customers.
You are responsible for

• Analyze and translate product/system level requirements to control requirements
• Develop simple and complex control algorithms for ventilator using MATLAB/Simulink with hardware-in-the loop (HIL)
• Research emerging technologies and components which provide a competitive advantage
• Identify and carry out key experiments and/or simulations to mitigate areas of high potential technical risk
• Evaluate electronic, sensor, mechanical and pneumatic performance from subsystem to system level for controls
• Participate in the evaluation of system-level performance verification test data
• Perform products comparative tests, make assessment and recommendation
• Work with multi-disciplinary function to resolve controls related performance issues
• Document design requirements, generate design verification test cases, and generate test reports
• Support the development of MBSE content in R&D projects across the business.
• Manage the system engineering information and its traceability (requirements, risks, design decisions, protocols, results) in the model-based system environment of the business

• Works with Systems Engineering and Clinical groups on implementation of alternatives and tradeoffs as related to the Design Input.
• Responsible for feasibility assessment of system architecture. Responsible for identifying system risks and mitigations. Including design and development of controls systems and model creation, including review of requirements, carry-out review of literature, competitive evaluations, and feasibility of design approaches.
• Works in a cross functional team to define system level requirements.
• Responsible for the design and development of digital Control System and signal processing algorithms for analog or microprocessor-based systems. Activities include:
  • Time and frequency domain analysis and design of control system,
  • Modeling and system identification of electro-mechanical components, and
  • Performs simulations of systems for the analyses and design of medical devices.
• Works with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to define component requirements for optimal system performance. Works with Software Engineers to implement algorithms and system design into embedded software.
• Leads a project sub-team to plan and manage all Controls development and verification activities within a project, defining tasks, assigning resources, and tracking deliverables throughout the life of the project.
• Documentation of designs, including drafting of design specification documents, preparation of review packages and submission of Engineering Change Requests.
• Designs test protocols, executes, and documents tests results on to verify compliance with product requirements and adhere to FDA guidelines and accepted standards.
• Develops protocols for the evaluation of competitive devices.
• Team representation in project and/or cross-functional meetings
• 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 Philipsu2019s 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 Connected Care cluster organization focusing on development of mechanical and electrical designs for a common platform serving multiple product lines. Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC) is playing a key role in Philips global strategy for Connected Care businesses.
At Philips we are passionate about improving quality of life with solutions designed around the needs of customers and their patients. Innovation is driven by gaining insight to the needs of the people who use our sleep and respiratory solutions. This tradition of innovation, combined with our ability to anticipate market needs, has made Philips a global leader in the markets we serve.
To succeed in this role, youu2019ll need a customer-first attitude and the following

• Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on control theory and applications
• Minimum 5 years of experience in control systems design
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a business R&D environment, preferable as (MBSE) system architect / requirement engineer.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment or a medical device company has a strong preference
• In-depth knowledge and a proven track record in implementing and applying concepts in the fields system- and requirement engineering.
• Analytical and architectural thinking, system view, physical insight, flexibility, and a hands-on mentality to deliver sustainable results and creative solutions.
• Excellent reporting and documentation skills
• Experience with working with requirements, test management or model bases system engineering tools, e.g. DOORS, ALM, PTC RV&S, Polarion, u2026
• Excellent consultancy skills and the ability to connect with project and business stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of control design theory and application to real-time systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, and mathematical and system modeling skills.
• Proficient in using MATLAB and Simulink modeling
• Experience in designing control systems with hardware-in-the-loop (using XPC)
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Familiar with C or C++ language
• To be self-motivated and being a team player
• Knowledge of basic electronics and test equipment
• Understanding of physic behind gas flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
• Familiar with JIRA, Git or some version of version control system
• Experience with medical devices
• Familiar with FDA Standards

Furthermore, to be successful in this role you are:

• Motivated, self-driven with a determination to succeed and the ability to adapt to change.
• Analytical, you are open to new ideas and believe in continuous learning to develop new competencies.
• A critical but constructive reviewer
• Customer focused, have excellent communication skills and you are a team player
• Fluent in English

In return, we offer you au00A0challenging, innovative environment with great opportunities to explore. Our benefits are very competitive and designed around your preferences:

• A rewarding career in Philips with attractive package.
• A variable bonus based on both Philips results and personal performance
• Extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personal development budget, free training and coaching
• Attractive collective health insurance package
• Opportunity to buy Philips shares and products with discount

How we work at Philips
Our newly-adopted hybrid work concept fuses flexibility with collaboration to deliver great outcomes for our people and our customers. We are embracing an approach wherein we spend more time together than apart u2013 which for full-time employees translates to an average of at least 3 days working from the office and up to 2 days from home u2013 for our hybrid roles.
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:
There’s a certain energy when everyoneu2019s in the same room that can heighten idea generation and creative friction needed for problem-solving.
Choosing where, when and how to work can vary according to task and team schedules. Flexibility isnu2019t office or online, it means choosing the space that works best for you, your teams and our customers on a case-by-case basis.
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. Itu2019s 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.
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