Systems Engineer – Philips

Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Job Type: Full-time

About Philips

Philips is a global leader in health technology, committed to enhancing lives through cutting-edge medical innovations. Our mission is to ensure universal access to quality healthcare. Join us in reshaping the future of medical technology and making a real difference in patient care.

Role Overview

As a Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and supporting advanced medical devices. You will work closely with engineers, architects, and testers within the Ventilation Business of Sleep & Respiratory Care to develop and market Class 2 medical devices.

You will be involved in all aspects of systems engineering under the Philips V-model, from conceptualization, requirements definition, and functional design to verification, validation, integration, and final approval.

Your work will involve supporting system architects and engineers, using a model-based approach with the latest tools to enhance efficiency and deliver high-quality healthcare solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Product Development

✔ Implement systems engineering principles for medical device design while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
✔ Define User Requirements, System Requirements, FMEA, Architecture, Interfaces, and Control Strategies to meet industry standards.
✔ Conduct system design analysis, evaluate key components, and coordinate manufacturing and design integration.

Verification, Validation & Compliance

✔ Collaborate with teams to develop and execute verification & validation plans.
✔ Ensure regulatory compliance by integrating risk analysis, safety assessments, and industry standards into product development.
✔ Conduct design reviews to ensure products are manufacturable, functional, and reliable.

Leadership & Process Improvement

✔ Lead systems engineering initiatives within R&D projects across the business.
✔ Manage system engineering data, ensuring traceability of requirements, risks, design decisions, and testing results.
✔ Promote best practices in systems engineering through training, mentoring, and global knowledge-sharing.
✔ Identify areas for improvement within Philips’ businesses and develop actionable recommendations and tailored workshops.

Technical & Cross-functional Collaboration

✔ Conduct cross-discipline feasibility studies to evaluate electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic performance from subsystem to system levels.
✔ Support teams in problem resolution, defect management, and technical decision-making.
✔ Review System Verification & Validation (V&V) plans, Test Method Validation (TMV), and Change Management processes.

Preferred Skills & Experience

???? Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-20 years of experience in medical device development (hardware, software, consumables).
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, risk analysis (FMEA), and model-based design approaches.
• Expertise in system architecture, verification, validation, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Experience in leading cross-functional projects within medical device regulations (ISO 13485, FDA, MDR).

???? Good to Have:

• Ventilation system knowledge (added advantage).
• Hands-on experience in food engineering, defect management, and change review boards.
• Proficiency in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and test-driven design methodologies.
• Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

Work Environment & Culture

???? Hybrid & On-Site Work

• This role is office-based at our Pune, Maharashtra facility.

???? Diversity & Inclusion

• Philips values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

???? Career Growth & Impact

• Work on life-saving medical technologies that enhance patient outcomes worldwide.
• Shape the future of healthcare while developing expertise in systems engineering, regulatory compliance, and innovation.

How to Apply?

???? Submit your application via our official Philips Careers page.

???? Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you're passionate about this role and believe you can contribute, apply anyway—we’d love to hear from you!

Join Philips and be part of a team where innovation, quality, and healthcare transformation come together! ????

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