Senior Hardware Electrical Engineer

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The Senior Electrical Engineer in Ultrasound Diagnostic R&D, specializing in motherboard design and high-speed circuit design, is responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing motherboard systems with a focus on high-speed interfaces, such as PCIe communication, and signal integrity for advanced ultrasound diagnostic system. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance, and reliable electronic solutions that meet the rigorous demands of medical imaging devices.

Your Role:

• Motherboard Architecture: Design and develop complex motherboard systems for ultrasound diagnostic system, integrating high-speed processors, memory, and peripheral interfaces while ensuring scalability and reliability.

• High-Speed Circuit Design: Architect high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuits, including PCIe interfaces, to enable high-bandwidth data transfer between ultrasound transducers, processing units, and other system components.

• Signal Integrity: Perform/review signal integrity analysis and optimization, including impedance matching, crosstalk mitigation, and timing analysis, to ensure robust performance of high-speed circuits.

• PCIe Communication: Design and implement PCIe-based communication systems, optimizing for low latency, high throughput, and compatibility with ultrasound system requirements.

• System Integration: Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to integrate mother board into Ultrasound system, optimizing for dimension, thermal performance, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

• Verification: Design and execute verification plan to verify mother board performance, including efficiency, thermal management, and reliability under various operating conditions.

• Prototyping and Debugging: Build and test prototypes, diagnose and resolve issues related to high-speed circuits and motherboard functionality, and implement design improvements.

• Resolves advanced and multifaceted technical issues across hardware, software, and other technical components, employing sophisticated problem-solving skills to address and prevent production downtime effectively.

• Evaluates and approves high-potential components and technologies from external vendors and suppliers, ensuring they meet Philips' rigorous quality, performance, and strategic standards.

• Monitors and critically assesses the performance and reliability of complex systems and components, proactively identifying and leading initiatives to optimize product performance, lifecycle, and user experience.

• Ensures strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards, fostering a culture of compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Presents comprehensive and persuasive technical findings, design proposals, and project updates to senior stakeholders and executive management, effectively communicating complex engineering concepts and their strategic implications.

• Provides expert mentorship, guidance, and training to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and technical mastery within the team.

• Implements and refines advanced engineering best practices and methodologies, driving significant process improvements to enhance efficiency, innovation, and accelerate time-to-market for new products.

• Assesses and integrates actionable feedback from rigorous testing, user experience studies, and market trends, continuously refining and enhancing product designs to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction, competitive advantage, and market leadership.

• Cultivates effective relationships with internal/external partners and provides influence over projects and peer groups, demonstrating full understanding of engineering specialization within the medical devices sector.

You're the right fit if:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred.

• Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in motherboard design and high-speed circuit design, with expertise in PCIe communication and signal integrity.

  • Proven experience in medical device development, preferably ultrasound or imaging systems.

  • Hands-on experience with multi-layer PCB design and high-speed serial interfaces (e.g., PCIe, USB, DDR).

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in EDA tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics) for schematic design and PCB layout.

  • Expertise in signal integrity analysis tools and techniques for high-speed design.

  • Strong understanding of PCIe protocol, timing, and electrical specifications.

  • Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation and thermal management for high-density motherboard designs.

  • Familiarity with FPGA integration and embedded systems for ultrasound applications.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work with cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced R&D environment.

  • Good communication both in English & Chinese.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with ultrasound-specific high-speed data acquisition and processing systems.

  • Knowledge of medical device regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, NMPA).

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