Test Development Engineer- fixed term (All genders)

Philips; Böblingen; On-site; EUR 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Subsidized Germany ticket and device-

Philips University & training

Philips Pension Fund

Partnerzeit: two paid weeks off after

Philips MyShop: discounts

Company-sponsored activities

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Test Development Engineer in Germany to design and develop automated tests for patient monitoring devices. You will work at the intersection of hardware, software, and manufacturing, collaborating with R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality products.

The role focuses on creating robust test systems, validating them against medical device standards, and continuously improving test coverage and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Technical Informatics, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in electronics development, hardware testing, measurement tech, or test system development.
• Knowledge of analog/digital electronics, signal conditioning, sensor interfaces, and high-speed signals.
• Hands-on with measurement equipment and solving complex technical challenges.
• Programming in Python, Go, LabVIEW, TestStand or similar.
• Familiar with AI tools and coding assistants to boost productivity.
• Proficient in English and German in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated production tests for patient monitoring portfolio.
• Design and implement test solutions including hardware, fixtures, instrumentation, and software.
• Create test concepts from component/PCB to manufacturing test systems.
• Analyze data to optimize test coverage, reliability and efficiency.
• Validate, verify and document test systems per medical device regulations.
• Support global production sites by maintaining deployed test systems.
• Drive innovation in the test development platform using modern engineering practices and AI.

Skills

Hands-on measurement experience

English & German communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Python

Go

LabVIEW

TestStand

AI tools (GPT/ Claude)

Job description

Test Development Engineer- fixed term (All genders)

Job Description

As a Test Development Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and reliability of technology that healthcare professionals rely on every day. Working at the intersection of hardware, software, and manufacturing, you will design and develop automated test solutions that help deliver high-quality medical devices to patients around the world in close collaboration with engineers across R&D, quality and manufacturing.

This is a fixed term position till September 2028

Your Role

• Developing automated production tests for our patient monitoring portfolio in close collaboration with R&D during the product development lifecycle.
• Designing and implementing innovative test solutions, including test hardware, fixtures, instrumentation, and test software.
• Creating test concepts from component and PCB level up to complete manufacturing test systems.
• Analyzing measurement data and continuously optimize test coverage, reliability, and efficiency.
• Validating, verifying, and documenting test systems in compliance with medical device regulations and quality standards.
• Supporting global production sites by maintaining and improving deployed test systems.
• Driving innovation in our test development platform through modern engineering practices, automation, digitalization, and AI-assisted development approaches.

You're The Right Fit If

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Technical Informatics, or a related engineering discipline.
• You have experience in electronics development, hardware testing, measurement technology, or test system development.
• You possess solid knowledge of analog and digital electronics, signal conditioning, sensor interfaces, and high-speed signals.
• You enjoy working hands-on with measurement equipment and solving complex technical challenges.
• You have programming experience in environments such as Python, Go, LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar technologies.
• You are comfortable using modern AI tools and coding assistants such as GPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or comparable technologies to increase productivity and innovation.
• You communicate effectively in English and German and enjoy working in an international environment.
• You are curious, open-minded, and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• You take ownership, enjoy working independently, and are equally comfortable collaborating within a team.
• Most importantly, you are passionate about engineering and motivated to make a real impact on products that help improve and save lives every day.
• Knowledge of medical device development, FDA regulations, ISO 13485, verification, or validation processes is an advantage but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

Doing meaningful work should come with fair, transparent rewards. The base salary range for this role is€93,050.83 – €124,067.77. We determine pay within the range using objective factors, like the skills the role requires, your relevant experience and the responsibility you’ll have in this role, alongside internal equity and local market considerations. An entry-level position below this range may be offered if the job requirements are not yet fully met; in this case, the employee will be placed in a lower salary band. We ensure compliance with internal compensation structures as well as standard market conditions.

This role is eligible for Short Term Incentive, with your rewards linked to individual performance and company results. We’ll share the full approach with you during the interview process, so you can make a clear, informed decision.

Benefits Include

• Annual leave: 30 days
• Mobility and devices: subsidized Germany ticket, leasing opportunities for private use (bicycles, cars, smartphones,…)
• Philips University & Philips in Balance: Wide range of professional training courses and for personal development & Healthcare
• Philips Pension Fund: Employer-funded pension plan
• Philips “Partnerzeit”: two paid weeks off after your partner has given birth
• Philips MyShop: Discount on Philips products
• Culture: Informal culture, a paid day for voluntary work, various team/cultural activities (on sustainability, diversity, ...), etc.

How We Work Together

We believe that we are better together than apart. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities

About Philips

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