Philips
US-RD: Ultrasound Measurement Engineer
Ultrasound Measurement Engineer (Bothell, WA),Your new role responsibilities Operation of automated and manual ultrasound acoustic output measurement equipment for the measurement and documentation of ultrasound output parameters in an acoustic measurement lab. Expertise in the use of acoustic tanks, hydrophones, force balances. Use of ancillary equipment such as digital oscilloscopes, function generators, motor controllers to test, debug and set up a wide variety of ultrasound systems and transducers. Debugging of hardware, software, and metrology test setups to include resolution and corrective action, working with other engineering teams where appropriate. Perform minor mechanical design modifications and improvements to acoustic measurement equipment, establishing and executing calibration and maintenance procedures. Collect, tabulate, and analyze data, communicate test setup and results to technical staff and cross-functional teams. Provide support to product development teams. Write and release of various project documents including project history file, regulatory documents (510(k), various country regulatory forms, etc), and test reports. Create and update/edit process documentation and test specifications developed in coordination with the departmental engineering staff. Work with product development engineering teams within the company to plan, schedule, implement, and release new features in ultrasound imaging modes. Position Requirements: The position is an engineering entry-level position and requires a BS degree in Physics, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field. Excellent written & verbal communication skills including meticulous data recording, report writing and general record keeping. Knowledge of a regulated FDA development environment is desirable. Must be a self-starter with good organizational and innovative thinking skills. Ability to thrive and adapt in a constantly changing cross-functional environment, often under schedule pressure. Ability to construct & maintain test set-ups. Knowledge of programming languages related to test equipment and control. Experience with LabView desirable. Some experience in ultrasound measurement technology highly desirable.,1(a). Required to increase the Acoustic Measurement Lab capability to support the BIU's strategic transducer development roadmap. 1(b) Development capability impact to revenue starts with the VM16 and Endeavor NPI Project, and all subsequent NPI projects currently planned, and being planned, by the business. 1(c). All skilled measurement engineers are fully allocated to higher priority business projects. 1(d). Increasing and aligning Measurement Lab capability to increased NPI development capacity within Ultrasound R&D is required by the Ultrasound BIU Strategic Plan.
Minimum required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering OR Vocational Education in Information Technology or equivalent. Minimum required Experience: No prior experience required with Bachelor's Degree OR minimum 4 years of experience with Vocational Education in areas such as System Architecture, System Design, Hardware Engineering or equivalent. Minimum required Certification: N/A