Philips is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test and Verification Architect to join their R&D team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for defining and leading the hardware verification strategy for our product portfolio, with a primary focus on our life-changing medical devices.

As a key technical leader, you will ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of our products by delivering comprehensive test coverage that adheres to the highest industry standards and regulations. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, a strong understanding of the medical device lifecycle, and a passion for mentoring a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning: Define and implement the hardware verification strategy, ensuring proper test coverage and alignment with release-level requirements for both medical (approx. 70%) and non-medical devices (approx. 30%).
Technical Leadership: Lead verification work packages, assign ownership within the Test & Verification (T&V) team, and ensure timely execution of all activities.
Problem Resolution: Identify and resolve technical issues encountered during design verification, including leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure all verification activities and evidence comply with established processes, regulations, and quality standards (e.g., FDA regulations, ISO 13485, IEC standards).
Technical Expertise: Provide expert guidance during design reviews, contribute to risk management activities, and champion the optimization of verification processes to boost team effectiveness.
Collaboration & Mentoring: Manage stakeholders across various functions, including project managers, quality, and development leads. Mentor and support T&V team members in test method development and equipment management.
Documentation: Ensure high-quality documentation for all verification activities, including test plans, protocols, and reports.

Competenties

Required Skills and Experience:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline (e.g., Physics).
Experience:
- Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in the medical device industry.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an R&D or research laboratory environment.
- Minimum of 3+ years of direct experience in design verification, specifically for medical devices.
Technical Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of hardware testing methodologies and engineering principles.
- In-depth knowledge of regulations, standards, and quality systems, including FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and IEC standards.
- Solid understanding of the Design Control process.
- Proficiency in test method development, Measurement System Analysis (MSA) methodology, and statistical techniques.
Leadership & Communication:
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage projects and multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills, with an ability to conduct careful data analysis, effective research, and creative problem-solving.
Tools: Familiarity with Windchill and Minitab is a plus.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a dynamic and innovative team, directly contributing to the development of products that improve lives. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our product quality and success.

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