Senior Sustaining R&D Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead product and process improvement projects from concept through implementation to reduce costs and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Navigate design control processes from design requirements through verification, validation, and manufacturing implementation.
• Evaluate and implement product design and manufacturing changes while ensuring compliance with regulations and corporate policies.
• Apply statistical analysis and structured problem-solving to support product acceptance and root cause investigations.
• Design and analyze basic experiments and DOE studies to support engineering activities.
• Develop technical documentation including test plans, reports, and design verification/validation deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and operators executing procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to sustain and enhance commercial products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical, Biomedical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Experience with manufacturing engineering and process validation.
• Knowledge of design control and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Minitab, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Fluent in Spanish and a good level of English (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C++ or Python programming.
• Experience with guidewire and catheter design and manufacturing.
• Experience with sensor technology and testing.
• Familiarity with cardiology catheterization procedures and terminology.

About the Company

Philips is a leading health technology company dedicated to improving lives through meaningful innovation. We aim to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to the quality healthcare they deserve.