System Test Engineer

Philips; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Pittsburgh is seeking a Systems Test Engineer (Verification Engineer) focused on mechanical verification and validation of sleep apnea masks and respiratory interfaces. You will develop and execute system-level test strategies and ensure safety, reliability, and quality before patients.

You will perform hands-on testing, leverage TMV, DOE, and Gage R&R, document Test Plans and RTMs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success in a regulated medical-device

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience developing and executing mechanical product verification and validation protocols in medical devices or regulated environments.
• Proven experience with TMV, DOE, and Gage R&R studies.
• Documentation skills: Test Plans, Test Procedures, RTMs, Test Reports.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and execute system test plans and procedures for mechanical V&V of medical devices.
• Perform hands-on mechanical testing using specialized equipment and automation.
• Develop and validate test methods using DOE, TMV, and Gage R&R.
• Analyze requirements for testability and participate in design reviews.
• Log, track, and analyze defects; support regression testing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to manage multiple projects.

Skills

Mechanical V&V

DOE

TMV

Gage R&R

Test Plans & Reports

Problem Solving

Cross‑functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Minitab

LabVIEW

Job description

At Philips, we are driving meaningful innovation to improve health and well-being worldwide. As a Systems Test Engineer (Verification Engineer) within our Patient Interface business, you will play a critical role in verifying and validating high-impact medical solutions, specifically focusing on sleep apnea masks and respiratory care interfaces.

This role is focused on Mechanical Product Verification & Validation (V&V). You will be responsible for developing and executing system-level mechanical testing strategies to ensure our physical products meet the highest safety, reliability, and quality standards before reaching patients.

Your Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Documentation: Develop, review, and execute System Test Plans, test procedures, Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs), and formal test reports.
• Test Execution & Validation: Perform hands‑on mechanical testing independently and alongside test technicians using specialty test equipment and automated test tools.
• Advanced Test Methods: Develop and validate novel test methods utilizing Design of Experiments (DOE), Test Method Validation (TMV), and Gage R&R studies.
• Requirements & Technical Review: Analyze product requirements for testability, conduct formal technical and design review meetings, and provide weekly project status updates.
• Defect Management & Analysis: Identify, log, document, and track defects through resolution via defect review boards; perform regression analysis to evaluate testing needs driven by design changes.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional project teams to estimate resource needs, support project schedules, and manage multiple concurrent projects.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent engineering discipline).
• Mechanical V&V Expertise: Hands‑on experience developing and executing mechanical product verification and validation protocols in medical devices or a regulated industry.
• Quality & Test Standards: Proven experience with Test Method Validation (TMV), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Gage R&R studies.
• Documentation Skills: Demonstrable success creating Test Plans, Test Procedures, RTMs, and Test Reports.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Strong defect tracking, regression analysis, and cross‑functional team collaboration skills.

Nice to have, not required:

• Working knowledge of MATLAB, Matlab, minitab, and labview for test analysis and data processing.

(Note: Candidates with backgrounds limited exclusively to Software Verification or Electrical Test Engineering will not meet the technical requirements for this position.)

What you'll gain:

When you choose to work at Philips you'll work on life‑changing projects; and contribute to innovative health technologies and solutions that improve lives around the world. It could be life‑changing for you too, with the opportunity to embrace new experiences, learn new skills and make new connections.

For this project, you'll work for Philips and become a contract or permanent employee of a Randstad company. As a contractor at Philips, you'll enjoy cutting‑edge challenges and unexpected experiences that make you a more in‑demand professional. And as an employee of a Randstad company, you can expect to receive a range of benefits including ongoing support with your personal development and future prospects.

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. As a contractor or freelancer at Philips, you'll be part of our diverse collaborative team, helping the lives of others through the contribution you make each day.

The Randstad companies are responsible for finding talent to provide services at Philips. If you are selected to provide services for Philips, you will be employed by a Randstad company and will not be an employee of Philips.

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