Key Skills

Job Description

Responsibilities In this role, you have the opportunity to make a great contribution to the verification of innovative products. You take ownership to the execution of verification activities, maintaining test area and test equipment and support development of test methods. You will significantly contribute to the verification of innovative consumer products. You are responsible for: Development of reproducible and maintainable test methods (electronical test methods for elements, (sub)system integration, functional and non- functional tests) corresponding to design input specifications Supporting the development lead to create smart test designs regarding feasibility (costs, timing, quality, location) Supporting development team in product development process Development of engineering concepts and driving them to functional prototypes Tests and measurements coordination, execution and reporting Analyzing and post-processing of measurement data by using statistical techniques MSA/ test method validation Providing technical documentation in compliance with internal procedures and regulations/ standards applicable for medical devices (according to ISO 13485, 21CR820 and GDP) Supporting / leading problem solving activities in order to define root cause of the problem Contribute to functional continuous improvement plan and knowledge base Mentoring and supporting team members within developed tests methods and test equipment Effective collaboration and communication within cross- functional teams. You Are a Part Of You will join the Test and Verification Team, a group within the Product Development Department of Grooming and Beauty Site Drachten. The group consists of 30+ people, highly skilled, flexible, dynamic and multi-cultural. You will execute verification of newly developed Philips products like Philips Lumea (IPL - Intense Pulse Light). You will work closely with T&V engineers and T&V architects. To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience Technical background, preferably mechanical engineering, mechatronics, physics or comparable subject 2+ years of experience in R&D area (mechanical engineering, test development or research) including solid understanding of design verification process 3+ years of experience in working in mechanical test laboratory including experience in designing, documenting and executing test methods Understanding of MSA methodology / test method validation, statistical techniques Experience in creating high quality technical documentation Strong analytical skills (careful data analysis, effective research, creative thinking and efficient problem solving) Strong sense of ownership, passionate, fast learner Good practice of Windchill and Minitab is an advantage Knowledge of the design of mechanical constructions in plastic and/or metal and you are familiar with the mass manufacturability aspects (mould / assembly tooling design) is an advantage Experience with 3D CAD (Creo) is an advantage Understanding of development process and testing of medical devices (ISO 13485, 21CFR820); Very good communication skills (English) and social skills since you will be working with colleagues of many disciplines Ability to work in group – flexibility in order to work with and provide support for number of people Practical, with a strong hands-on mentality, also able to manage and delegate tasks when necessary In Return, We Offer You A path towards your most rewarding career. Philips is growing its marketing capability enterprise wide. Succeeding in this role in a complex environment will open many doors for your long term career, in other areas in Philips or otherwise. We also believe that we are at our best as a company when you are at yours as a person.

Core Responsibilities

Develop, validate, and execute reproducible test methods for product components and systems, coordinating tests and measurements and analyzing results. Maintain test equipment, document verification activities, support root-cause investigations and continuous improvement, and collaborate with product development teams.

Requirements

Candidates should have a relevant technical background and at least two years of R&D experience, including a solid understanding of design verification, plus at least three years working in a mechanical test laboratory. The role also calls for experience with test method validation, statistical analysis, and technical documentation; knowledge of medical-device standards is expected, while Windchill, Minitab, mechanical design, and Creo are advantages.