Job Title

Electrical Architect

Job Description

Electrical Architect

You have the opportunity to be part of an exciting team and contribute to the design, development and maintenance of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. In this role of Electrical Architect, you are responsible for the development and maintenance of MR Hardware Subsystems/Components and will gain substantial knowledge of complex systems in medical imaging environment. Together with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, you play a crucial role in getting these systems/sub-systems to the required performance, by developing the designs related to electrical, electronics, digital, controls etc. and looking for the best solutions within those boundaries. This requires broad orientation, conceptual skills and a “can do” mentality, keeping abreast with all trends and advancements in technology and medical imaging.

You are a part of Hardware Engineering Group under MRI Business, located at Philips Healthcare Innovation Centre (HIC) Pune. HIC is playing a key role in Philips global strategy for Diagnostic Imaging. With Philips HIC, the foundation was laid to touch billions of lives and reiterate Philips commitment towards healthcare growth markets

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 

Supplier evaluation and communication

 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+ years of experience

·       Knowledge of state-of-the-art methods/tools (CAD/simulation) used in electrical design

·       Experience in Analog, Digital, Mixed Signal Board Design and Power Electronics designs

·       Experience in 16/32-bit microcontroller-based design and interfacing

·       Knowledge of cable harness design

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

·       Knowledge of EMI/EMC standards and testing for conformance

·       Good hands-on experience in schematics and PCB design tools (e.g. Cadence / mentor Graphics)

·       Should have experience in DFMEA and design of Fail-safe systems and Sub systems

·       Should have experience in design of High speed digital interface

·       Should have fundamental knowledge of electromagnetic field and design of electronics for high ambient magnetic and electromagnetic fields

·       Knowledge of patient safety with knowledge of Insulation Diagram and Means of Protection (MOPP/MOOP) will be added advantage

·       Knowledge of mechanical design compatibility aspects

·       Knowledge of IEC 60601 standards will be an added advantage 

·       Knowledge of Embedded Software Programming will be an added advantage

·       Ability to understand and debug problems across hardware/software boundaries

·       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

·       Able to guide and mentor young engineers in the team

·       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

·       New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Life Cycle Management

·       Product Obsolescence Management/Sustenance and Value Engineering

How we work together
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Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
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