Senior Electronics Engineer

Philips is hiring a Senior Electronics Engineer in Shenzhen, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on Philips.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Pcb Design, Microcontrollers and Circuit Simulation.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Develops electronic products and systems, defining circuit designs, conducting simulations, and collaborating on embedded hardware and software.

Pcb DesignMicrocontrollersCircuit Simulation

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Job Title

Senior Electronics Engineer

Job Description

Job title:
Develops products, systems and/or solutions according to the V-model by applying internal and external research results and technology advancements while considering both total system requirements and detailed design implementation.

Your role:
Responsible for electronic and electrical development activities throughout the product lifecycle, including development, product release and sustaining engineering.

Define and develop electronic circuit designs, including MCU, power, sensing, motor drive, connectivity and protection circuits.
Create detailed circuit designs, conduct simulations and perform design verification testing.
Hands-on hardware development and debugging while closely collaborating with software engineers.
Select electronic components considering performance, availability, obsolescence and cost.
Carry out PCB layout activities and support prototype build, integration and debugging.
Establish hardware verification criteria, write hardware verification plans and execute design verification activities, including part and component level
Analyze and resolve technical issues through structured root cause analysis.
Support manufacturing, quality improvement and consumer complaint investigations.
Ensure compliance with product safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
Maintain design documentation, BOM, design history files and related engineering records.
Support planning activities and provide technical inputs to project teams.
Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing partners and cross-functional global teams.
Contribute to continuous improvement of product quality, reliability and cost.
Participate in innovation, quotation and development projects as a key technical contributor.

You're the right fit if:
Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronic and Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.

Experience

Minimum 8 years of electronic product design and development experience.
Experience across product design, development, testing and validation activities.
Experience supporting products through NPI and volume manufacturing.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design.
Strong understanding of microprocessors, microcontrollers and embedded systems.
Experience in PCB design, debugging and design for EMC/EMI.
Experience working with firmware/software teams in embedded product development.
Understand product development methodologies, traceability methods and design processes.
Strong understanding of system hardware architecture and subsystem integration.
Experience in technical problem solving and root cause analysis.

Preferred

Medical device development experience.
Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma, Lean Development and FMEA.
Knowledge of ISO13485 and risk management processes.

Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills in a multi-functional environment.
Able to influence technical decisions and drive technical solutions.
Proficient in English and Chinese communication, both written and spoken.
Occasional travel for business.

About Philips
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How we rate this

Senior Electronics Engineer at Philips rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Senior Electronics Engineer is an open job at Philips.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Shenzhen.
The job was posted on September 21, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Philips. Apply on Philips

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Electronic EngineeringHardware DevelopmentEmc EmiPcb LayoutPcb DesignMicrocontrollersCircuit Simulation

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