Senior Hardware Electrical Engineer

Senior Hardware Electrical Engineer Job Description The Senior Electrical Engineer in Ultrasound Diagnostic R&D, specializing in motherboard design and high-speed circuit design, is responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing motherboard systems with a focus on high-speed interfaces, such as PCIe communication, and signal integrity for advanced ultrasound diagnostic system. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance, and reliable electronic solutions that meet the rigorous demands of medical imaging devices.

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Responsibilities

• Motherboard Architecture: Design and develop complex motherboard systems for ultrasound diagnostic system, integrating high-speed processors, memory, and peripheral interfaces while ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Architect high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuits, including PCIe interfaces, to enable high-bandwidth data transfer between ultrasound transducers, processing units, and other system components.
• Perform/review signal integrity analysis and optimization, including impedance matching, crosstalk mitigation, and timing analysis, to ensure robust performance of high-speed circuits.
• Design and implement PCIe-based communication systems, optimizing for low latency, high throughput, and compatibility with ultrasound system requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to integrate mother board into Ultrasound system, optimizing for dimension, thermal performance, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Design and execute verification plan to verify mother board performance, including efficiency, thermal management, and reliability under various operating conditions.
• Build and test prototypes, diagnose and resolve issues related to high-speed circuits and motherboard functionality, and implement design improvements.
• Resolves advanced and multifaceted technical issues across hardware, software, and other technical components, employing sophisticated problem-solving skills to address and prevent production downtime effectively.
• Evaluates and approves high-potential components and technologies from external vendors and suppliers, ensuring they meet Philips' rigorous quality, performance, and strategic standards.
• Monitors and critically assesses the performance and reliability of complex systems and components, proactively identifying and leading initiatives to optimize product performance, lifecycle, and user experience.
• Ensures strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards, fostering a culture of compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Presents comprehensive and persuasive technical findings, design proposals, and project updates to senior stakeholders and executive management, effectively communicating complex engineering concepts and their strategic implications.
• Provides expert mentorship, guidance, and training to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and technical mastery within the team.
• Implements and refines advanced engineering best practices and methodologies, driving significant process improvements to enhance efficiency, innovation, and accelerate time-to-market for new products.
• Assesses and integrates actionable feedback from rigorous testing, user experience studies, and market trends, continuously refining and enhancing product designs to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction, competitive advantage, and market leadership.
• Cultivates effective relationships with internal/external partners and provides influence over projects and peer groups, demonstrating full understanding of engineering specialization within the medical devices sector.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in motherboard design and high-speed circuit design, with expertise in PCIe communication and signal integrity.
• Proven experience in medical device development, preferably ultrasound or imaging systems.
• Hands-on experience with multi-layer PCB design and high-speed serial interfaces (e.g., PCIe, USB, DDR).
• Proficiency in EDA tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics) for schematic design and PCB layout.
• Expertise in signal integrity analysis tools and techniques for high-speed design.
• Strong understanding of PCIe protocol, timing, and electrical specifications.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation and thermal management for high-density motherboard designs.
• Familiarity with FPGA integration and embedded systems for ultrasound applications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Good communication both in English & Chinese.

Preferred

• Advanced degrees preferred.
• Experience with ultrasound-specific high-speed data acquisition and processing systems.
• Knowledge of medical device regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, NMPA).