Philips Electrical Architect- Firmware & Control 

India, Maharashtra, Pune 

723659454

Job Description

, you are responsible for the development and maintenance of X-ray generators. Together with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, you play a crucial role in getting the X-ray generators to the required performance, by owning the design, development, testing, and maintenance of embedded systems and safety/mission critical embedded software and firmware, that control various functions of X-ray generators.

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; BE/BTech/ME/M-Tech in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, with 12 to 15 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.
• Hands-on experience in using simulation and implementation tools such as MATLAB and SIMULINK
• Excellent debugging skills - ability to understand and debug problems across hardware/software boundaries
• 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
• 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 ‘can do’ attitude
• Quality mindset in design and documentation
• Global and Cross-functional Experience/Skills in a Matrix Organization will be an added advantage.

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