R&D Test Engineer, Ultrasound (Cambridge, MA)

Philips International; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

HSA

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Philips in Cambridge, MA is seeking an R&D Test Engineer, Ultrasound to design, develop, and maintain test software and validation workflows for prototype transducers. You will collaborate with ASIC, acoustic, and electrical engineers to validate hardware and software powering next‑generation ultrasound devices.

You will own the test development lifecycle from concept to implementation, craft innovative validation approaches, and drive improvements in test processes, product quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/CS or equivalent.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• 6+ years of experience in test engineering or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test software, scripts, and methodologies.
• Validate hardware and software powering ultrasound tech.
• Lead transfer of test methods from R&D into manufacturing.
• Write and execute verification and validation protocols and reports.

Skills

Python

C

C++

C#

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Title R&D Test Engineer, Ultrasound (Cambridge, MA)

Job Description R&D Test Engineer, Ultrasound: Help drive the development of next-generation ultrasound technology by creating innovative test solutions and validating the hardware and software that power life-changing healthcare products. Your role: Design, develop, and maintain test software, scripts, and methodologies on custom test equipment used to analyze and validate prototype ultrasound transducers, partnering closely with ASIC, acoustic, and electrical engineering teams. Own the test development process from concept through implementation, creating innovative validation approaches for emerging technologies and solving complex technical challenges. Investigate performance issues, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot hardware and software validation problems. Lead the transfer of test methods, protocols, and procedures from research and development into manufacturing, ensuring test readiness and knowledge sharing across teams. Write and execute verification and validation protocols and reports, while continuously improving test processes, product quality, reliability, and manufacturing effectiveness.

You're the right fit if:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent discipline.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• You’ve acquired 6+ years of experience in test engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, hardware validation, or a related technical field.
• You have strong software development skills using Python and C-based programming languages such as C, C++, and C#, along with experience developing test software for hardware validation.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You possess excellent problem-solving, communication, technical writing, and collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively in cross-functional engineering environments and tackle challenges where solutions may not be immediately known.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. This is an office role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others. Learn more about our business. Discover our rich and exciting history. Learn more about our purpose. Learn more about our culture.

Philips Transparency Details The pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $115,000 to $182,000. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here. At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future. Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA. This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace. At Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health-tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success. It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism. To ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.

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