Job Description

Job Title Firmware and Controls Designer



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 it\xe2\x80\x99s not just what we do, it\xe2\x80\x99s who we are. We are 80,000, wonderfully unique individuals, with two things in common. and a relentless determination to deliver on our customers\xe2\x80\x99 needs. It\xe2\x80\x99s what inspires us to create meaningful solutions \xe2\x80\x93 the kind that make a real difference \xe2\x80\x93 when it matters most.

The world and our customers\xe2\x80\x99 needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already, we know we can do more. That\xe2\x80\x99s 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 make life better
Looking at the challenges the world is facing today Philips\xe2\x80\x99 purpose has never been more relevant. So whatever your role, if you share our passion for helping others, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working towards creating a better and fairer future for all.

You are responsible for:

Requirements, design, implementation, test and integration of module/sub-system in accordance with the higher-level architectural requirements and design specifications

Ensuring that the design is consistent with the higher-level architecture and requirements

Ensuring that the proposed design would have the safety, reliability and quality features built-in

Responsible for ensuring that the design meets the performance, quality and cost criteria

Conduct concept and feasibility studies. Leads the introduction of new technologies

Ensuring that there is proper documentation per standards for the developed design

Ensuring the mutual consistency and efficient integration of the separate components in modular design that meets the product specification

Ensuring that his design modules meet the product certification requirements

Drawing up personal schedule and reports on progress

Defining and assessing the Work Breakdown Structure/planning/costs of his/her area

Being abreast of technical developments in own field through study of literature and technical contacts

Mentoring/guiding/hand-holding young engineers in the team and helping them ramp-up well

Maintaining product and company reputation by complying with country specific regulations

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

Completed Engineering studies at University level; B.E. / B. Tech. / M.E. / M. Tech. in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, with 8+ years of experience.

Experience in complete life-cycle management of embedded software, preferably for medical products.

Expert in C, C++ and other embedded programming languages.

Proficient in hardware description languages like VHDL, Verilog etc.

Knowledge of Software Design Life Cycle (SDLC).

Good knowledge of modern OS coding techniques, IP protocols and hardware interfaces.

Experience in 16/32-bit microcontroller-based design and programmable devices (FPGA/CPLD/SoC etc.) and their interface.

Knowledge of communication interfaces like RS232, RS485, CAN, EtherCAT, Ethernet and USB.

Hands-on experience in developing control software for close-loop systems in a mechatronics environment.

Hands-on experience in using simulation and implementation tools such as MATLAB and SIMULINK.

Solid knowledge of digital signal processing and control theory.

Excellent debugging skills - ability to understand and debug problems across hardware/software boundaries.

Experiences in real-time operating systems.

Experience in printed circuit board bring up and testing.

Knowledge of software tests and static code analyses.

Knowledge of firmware development environments such as IAR or Eclipse as well as version control systems like GIT.

Should have experience in DFMEA and design of Fail-Safe Systems and Sub Systems.

Experience in design of a communication gateway will be an added advantage.

Knowledge of IEC 60601 standards will be an added advantage.

Knowledge of Global Medical Quality and Regulatory Standards e.g. IEC, FDA, UL, CE, CSA etc.

Hands-on experience with tools like Agile, Clear-quest, Windchill or equivalent.

Disciplined team worker, ability to work independently.

Result oriented team player.

Ability to present and articulate ideas to key stakeholders and leadership team.

Excellent communication skills and Positive \xe2\x80\x98can do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude.

Quality mindset in design and documentation.

Global and Cross-functional Experience/Skills in a Matrix Organization will be an added advantage.

In return, we offer you an opportunity to serve a bigger purpose. At Philips, our mission to improve the lives of 2.5 billion people per year by 2030, and every day, we move closer to achieving our goal by creating cutting-edge solutions that lead to confident diagnosis, improved care, and increased quality of life for patients drive us. We enable our employees to create a legacy in life through their work and support their development through people-centric learning, total rewards and personalized development planning programs. Our business provides unique opportunities to develop and deliver meaningful solutions in the healthcare space and this new position is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation solutions we are developing.

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 \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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:
We believe in the importance of impactful collaboration: There\'s a certain energy when everyone\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99t 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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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