System Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026. Philips scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title
System EngineerJob Description
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’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are 80,000, wonderfully unique individuals, with two things in common. An unwavering sense of purpose and a relentless determination to deliver on our customers’ needs. It’s what inspires us to create meaningful solutions - the kind that make a real difference - when it matters most.
The world and our customers’ needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already, we know we can do more. That’s 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
You are accountable for ensuring the product development team (including ODM/OEM suppliers) follows the Philips V-model process to ensure product exceed consumer expectations
and are safe and reliable in the field. You will coordinate System Integration activities during the design development phases.
You are responsible for
Responsible for translating business and user requirements to product requirements, developing the System Integration plan and driving
System Integration activities
Developing and following up on the product design FMEA that feeds into the element design FMEAs
Setting up the database that is used by the project team to document outputs of the Philips V-model process
Communication of V-model maturity during product development to management
You are a part of
The core team of a new product development
project. Throughout the project, you will frequently interact with the Project Manager, Marketing Manager, and Product Researcher, as well as a variety of technical subject matter experts both locally and internationally. This position is part of the Oral Healthcare team and is based in the Philips Innovation Center in Shenzhen China
To succeed in this role, you’ll need a customer-first attitude and the following
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical /Electrical / Biomedical Engineering.
5+ years’ experience in a product development environment.
Awareness and end-to-end exposure to Systems Engineering activities in all phases of product development life cycle (concept to release).
Building requirement management focus using DOORS or a similar system is preferred.
Planning and execution of System Integration and System Verification
Preferably experience within a regulated industry (medical devices highly desirable, along with knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management, FDA Quality System Regulations, and ISO 13485).
Experience in application of Design for Six Sigma methods and tools [preferred]
Functional competencies: fact-based, uses logic to solve problems, analyzes problems skillfully
Communication and presentation skills: documents data / decisions in a detailed and structured way, tailors ways to best present information to audience and presents complex technical data in a concise way
Strong interpersonal skills to work with people globally and all levels of the organization
Fluent in English (both writing and verbal)
Logical thinking and demonstrated competencies on handling multiple tasks.
The desire to work on projects that change people’s life
Critical eye to detail
Curious and inventive attitude
In return, we offer you
A promising professional career development platform. Work in the medical industry brings much fulfillment, as well as unique challenges; you will be empowered to drive groundbreaking innovations with a globally recognized, premium brand behind you.