Openings in Philips Research Asia – Shanghai

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Openings in Philips Research Asia – Shanghai
 
Learn more about Philips Research Asia – Shanghai, please click: http://www.research.philips.com/locations/shanghai.html
 
Organization Description:
Philips Research
Philips Research is the source of many advanced developments in Healthcare, Lifestyle and Technology. Building on 90 years’ experience in industrial research and our world-leading patent position, we’re dedicated to meaningful innovations.
In the healthcare domain, we are enhancing imaging and monitoring systems, as well as exploring innovative personal healthcare. In lifestyle, we’re helping people see, hear, remember and share content, anywhere and anytime. Our vision focuses on simplicity, making technology an integral – but invisible – part of everyday life.
 
Positions:

Position Responsibility Requirements
Scientist for Medical Devices • Play an active role in the project team by contributing creative ideas aimed at developing new medical device for screening, diagnosis and treatment. Creative ideas should result in patents that protect potential future expansion of our healthcare business.• Design and implement solutions, in collaboration with hospitals.
• Test your solutions in a hospital setting.
• Be up-to-date, and understand, existing literature in specific area assigned to you.
• Ensure creative ideas are supported/build on existing literature. Literature reviews and outcome of experiments to be produced by candidate are made available to the Philips community in the form of Technical Reports.
 
Major challenges:
• Carry out industrial research in medical device/solution and clinical decision support, enlarging relevant knowledge and bringing-in new knowledge
• Pro-actively make knowledge available for operational use within Philips to contribute to successful transfers of research results to the businesses.
• Keep abreast of technical, application and market developments in the relevant technological and industrial areas, showing interest in the business aspects
• Contribute pro-actively to a creative and inspiring working environment
 
More specifically:
• Analog and digital circuit design and implementation,
• development of embedded system
• System level software programming (e.g. hardware driver)
• HW-SW integration, medical system implementation and prototyping,
• Or Apply sensing technology and signal processing for medical applications
Education:• Master degree or PhD in either biomedical engineering or electronic engineering. The degree should be supported by publications in renowned international journals.
 
Experience:
• Having knowledge and understanding of medical devices/equipment for monitoring, diagnosis and treatment.
• Preferred working experience in creating medical devices for cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, women care and emergency.
 
Competency and Skills:
• Drive, entrepreneurial behavior, result oriented and quality driven.
• Excellent communication skills.
• English language skills to at least CET level 6.
• Positive mindset
• Strong hand-on skills in either of
– biosensor technology development and signal processing later
– analog and digital circuit design, embedded system programming and development
 
Scientist for MRI Coil Design • Design, development and fabrication of RF coil prototypes• Circuit simulation and analysis
• Support the development of production/test methodologies within the company, working closely with production engineering function to ensure effective transfer of new designs into production.
• Create patent applications and submit publications
Essential skills:• A first degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Physics
• Skilled in RF circuit analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of electromagnetic theory
• Familiarity with RF test equipment
• Strong computing skills
• Committed to good design and have a good eye for detail.
• Strive to ensure designs are completed within the agreed timeframe to a high standard.
• Good communication skills to help work well within a multi-disciplinary research team.
 
Desired competency:
• Post graduate expertise of RF coil design
• Knowledge of using simulation tools/packages: EM, mechanical
• Expertise in the design of RF electronics and/or antenna design between 10MHz and 400MHz.
• Previous industrial expertise in RF Coil product development
Scientist for Ultrasound Image Processing • Review existing image processing algorithms especially for ultrasound breast. The algorithms include de-noise, segmentation, feature extraction, etc.• Implement and compare algorithms, and work together with the team to develop in-house image segmentation algorithm for specific use
• Work in close collaboration with clinical partner to manage and process the data and optimize the algorithms based on the clinical feedback
• Generate intelligent properties and publications
• Majored in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science, minimum is master degree, a PhD degree is preferred, and publication in leading international conferences/journals is a plus• Have solid background in medical image processing, numerical analysis, pattern recognition & signal processing, experience with ultrasound medical image segmentation is highly desirable
• Rapid prototype development of new algorithmic ideas and concepts is highly desirable
• Familiar with medical ultrasound modality, especially understand the principle of ultrasound imaging well
• Proficiency in a high level programming language matlab is required, c/c++/c# is plus, knowledge of databases (SQL, Oracles…) is plus
• Fluent in English, hard-working, strong communication skills, and ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team.
Scientist for Mechanical Engineering The Scientist for mechanical engineeringshall be responsible for the research of
new technology concepts for the whole
system of home healthcare devices.
Technical:• Master’s Degree or above in Mechanical Engineering¥
• 5 years minimum experience in working on mechanical design
• Proven capability to create and manufacture devices
• Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: Fluid/pneumatic flow, forces, material properties and basic physics
 
Other:
• Demonstrated authorship skills, with a publication history in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrates passion to explore and create new things
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English and Chinese languages
• Works well as part of a team
• Works independently, with minimal supervision Works well as part of a team
• Works independently, with minimal supervision
Biomedical Engineering Scientist • Play an active role in the project team by contributing creative ideas aimed at developing new technologies that will be used in a biomedical engineering system. The system consists of the hardware for acquiring biomedical signal from human beings and the signal processing software and is aimed to obtain a useful measurement for doctors to screening or diagnosis chronic diseases.• Design, implement, test and improve both biomedical hardware and software platforms in lab settings that demonstrate the performance of the new technology.
• Prepare and execute clinical tests for the new technology in the collaborated hospital.
 
Major challenges
• Design, implementation, testing and improvement of both biomedical hardware and software, instead of only perform algorithm research and validate the algorithm
• Be able to quickly ramp up in related medical field and gain corresponding clinical domain knowledge, use the gained knowledge in system development
• Prove the success of the measurement system through building convincing prototypes, by yourself or in collaboration with other team members
• Excellent research experience in the field of biomedical engineering and signal processing, as demonstrated by having obtained a PhD or MSc degree. The degree should be supported by publications in renowned international journals.• Experience (2 years +) in working with biomedical system development. Preferably experience in developing professional medical equipment, or where you worked on HW-SW integration.
• Practical experience in designing hardware platform
– Practical experience in developing signal processing algorithms
• Excellent software development skills using practical languages such as Matlab etc.
• Architectural thinking and system design ability
• A quick learner and be able to apply the newly gained medical domain knowledge in your work, in particular, in areas that not touched upon before, such as medical/clinical knowledge
• Design and implement biomedical devices, such as ECG and BP
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Drive, entrepreneurial behavior, result oriented and quality driven.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive mindset.
Scientist for Clinical Informatics • Play an active role in the project team by contributing creative ideas aimed at designing and developing healthcare IT solutions (e.g. CDS, EMR, Tele-medicine systems, etc.) for hospitals to help enhance their efficiency and the quality of their healthcare service. Creative ideas should result in patents that protect potential future expansion of our healthcare business.• Design and implement solutions, in collaboration with hospitals.
• Test your solutions in a hospital setting.
 
More specifically:
• Defining, modeling, realizing, monitoring and analyzing clinical workflows.
• Or designing and developing clinical decision support (CDS) systems or tools for clinical professionals.
• Clinical validation of the developed solutions in forms of the validation though the clinical practice and also clinical trials. Practical experience in setting up or conducting a clinical trial is an added value.
Education:• Master degree or PhD in Clinical informatics or Computer Science. The degree should be supported by publications in renowned international journals.
 
Experience:
• Working with medical professionals or developing medical information systems
• Having knowledge and understanding of Clinical informatics e.g. (HIS/RIS/LIS/CDSS/PACS/EMR, HL7/DICOM/CDA/IHE)
• Having experience on clinical workflows or clinical decision support are preferred
 
Competency and Skills:
• Drive, entrepreneurial behavior, result oriented and quality driven.
• Excellent communication skills
• English language skills to at least CET level 6.
• Positive mindset
• Strong programming skills (OOP, web-based programming and database)
• Proficient in at least one of the following methodologies: data mining, statistical methods, expert systems or machining learning
 
Scientist of Lighting Application • Understanding customer insights, market trend and technical trend in the lighting application area and identifying technical gaps;• Designing lighting conditions with lighting design software (Dialux and AGI32) and benchmarking with real field condition by simulations.
• Apply some render software such as Maya, Photoshop, lightscape, 3D Max, Vray to simulate different lighting scenario and effect.
• Designing the optical system with optical design software and benchmarking with real lighting product performance
• Carrying out research projects in Adaptive Optics for the eye for the application of a better understanding of the optical properties of the myopic eye
• Working cross functional within R&D to challenge & improve existing knowledge on lighting environment with corresponding technologies
• Working closely with colleagues, partners and customers to develop differentiators that can fulfill the customer unmet needs;
• Well communicating with business partners and delivering high quality results in the forms of patent invention, technical report, and the proof of the concept demonstrations/prototypes etc;
 
Major challenges:
• Broad understanding of norms and knowledge of various lighting applications.
• Broad understanding of norms and knowledge of optical design
• Understand customer insights and manage uncertainties;
• Identify and discover the major technical problems along the industrial trend
• Generate innovative ideas and develop technical solutions to fulfill the unmet needs.
As a successful candidate:
You will be a senior research scientist in the field of lighting application and architecture who is leading the lighting application design and experiment and find the relationship between environment and human feeling, deliver the findings to guide the solution design.
 
• Education: Master degree on architecture lighting design, interior / exterior design, or related field of study;
• Working experience: >3 years working experience in optical design, lighting application design, knowledge of architectural lighting.
• Self-motivated, pro-active behavior, result oriented and quality driven; Strong problem solving skill; Good communication and presentation skills; good spoken and written English (CET level 6 or higher) and Chinese (Mandarin); quick learning ability; strong team spirit.
 
Senior Optical Engineering • Responsible of the optical design of new products according to the functional requirements, with meaningful innovation.• Optical competence building in Reasearch-LiFE. This includes maintaining an internal and external relation network on optical design/prototyping.
• Support in transferring of the optical design into a mechanical design
• Consults the system architect / project leader on all questions regarding optical design
• Organizes prototyping of optical designs
• Acts as interface towards suppliers regarding optical design
 
 
Professional:• Master or above degree in technical science with focus on optics
• Ideally 3-4 years of working experience as optical engineer
• Solid knowledge of optical design, optical simulation methods and materials used in optical systems
• Solid experience in using optical design tools, for example LightTools/ TracePro/ASAP etc.
• Capable of designing/developing optical systems with LED’s.
• Basic knowledge on LED technology
• Basic knowledge on mechanical / thermal design
• Basic knowledge of project management
 
Personal:
• Strong passion and personal ownership
• Good communication capabilities
• Medium level English language skills required
• Strong focus towards execution excellence
• Can work under varying stress levels, depending on the project status.
 
Scientist for Ultrasound • Design, development, and testing of ultrasound algorithm prototypes• Conduction of primary market research studies in applicable clinical environments
• Translation of customer requirements into quantifiable product requirements
• Prepare, conduct, and analyze simulated use studies with mock ups and models.
• Support the development of production/test methodologies within the company, working closely with systems engineering functions to ensure effective transfer of new designs into production.
• Create patent applications and submit publications
• Minimum of MS (PhD preferred) degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or Physics• Knowledgeable on the full domain of medical ultrasound system components, functionality, and application
• Demonstrated experience in design, testing, and implementation of image analysis, signal processing, and/or beam-formation technology in laboratory or commercial ultrasound systems.
• Familiarity with a broad range of clinical applications of medical ultrasound
• Strong computing skills
• Committed to high quality work output in a fast paced environment
• Strive to ensure designs are completed within the agreed timeframe to a high standard.
• Excellent organizational, conflict management, time management, and communication skills to succeed within a multi-disciplinary and multi-culture global research team.
• Fluency in oral and written English (required) and Mandarin Chinese (highly preferred)
Senior Clinical Research Associate • Develop clinical trial protocols to include sound scientific procedures, accurate timelines, and complete scientific references.• Assures research site qualification and compliance to investigational plans.
• Ensure the timely and accurate compilation of all study data, and compile reports to support regulatory submissions, product documentation and in support of publications.
• Utilizes available tools such as Electronic data Collection (EDC) to assure timely and accurate study data collection. Manages study and site information in clinical trial Management software (CTMS)
• Assumes the role of subject matter expert for all patient populations involved in assigned research activities. Maintaining and monitoring the ethical conduct of research with human participants. Monitor and report adverse events appropriately. Manage participant concerns when necessary.
• Ensures research processes and procedures are state of the art and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Maintains high throughput and work quality at research sites.
• Assists in training people for all clinical research activities
Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific or health care field required or Masters of Science degree or higher (preferred)
Experience:• Minimum of 2-5 years of clinical research experience preferably in the medical device industry or field of sleep or respiratory medicine• Demonstrated scientific writing experience• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP’s); and US / international regulations
• Demonstrated efficiency with computer software for document preparation, reports, presentations, communication, e-mail, and data management.
• General understanding of statistics
• Excellent experience in collaborating in teams.
 
Competency and Skills:
• Drive, entrepreneurial behavior, result and quality driven. People focus.
• Excellent communication skills. English language skills to at least CET level 6.
• Positive mindset.
Principal Thermal Scientist Thermal modeling, simulation and measurement for LED Retrofit lamp system• Build up thermal model, perform thermal simulation
• Design and organize thermal experiments
• Verify and improve thermal modeling by analysis the measurement data
 
Thermal design for LED Retrofit lamp system
• Verify and improve thermal modeling by analysis the measurement data
• Core member during new lamp platform definition and feasibility study
• Interact with system architect, technical project leader and other team members to deliver the state-of-art thermal design: cost effective, max thermal performance, reliable thermal stability during lifetime (eg. proper thermal interface design)
 
Thermal competence
• Support competence leader to organize competence team activity
• Actively participate and contribute to the Thermal Competence team
• Scout, benchmark and bring new/emerging thermal technology, materials and solutions into our product design in order to improve the performance, lower the cost, and realize never-possible features
• Maintain and upgrade the thermal measurement capability (equipment and methodology) to ensure the quality of thermal data is accurate and reliable
Thermal design and cooling methods, measurement techniques• Analysis of product specification and actual design
• Define applicable test specifications and test set up
• Perform temperature measurements on products.
• First risk analysis for products with spreadsheet tools and hand calculations
• Estimations of temperature effect of construction changes with spreadsheet tools and hand calculations
• Thermal tests of (proposed) adaptations and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical skills (for example: using Matlab).
 
Software
• Computer programs of Windows, thermal Excel spreadsheets.
• Use of conversion programs like IGES.
 
General
• Understanding of Product Creation Process
• Understanding of and skilled in use of tools like FMEA and Risk management
• Broad technical base (preferably Lighting Systems, i.e. including fixtures)
• Good communicator
• Good ability to speak & understand English
• Ability to work in cross functional teams Motivational skills
• Be proud of sharing knowledge
For thermal management you need a mix between experimental skills (performing thermal tests, standard is with thermocouples or IR camera) and theoretical expertise: strong analytical skills (for example using Matlab) preferably combined with numerical modeling skills/affinity (for example: Ansys or EFD).
Senior Scientist forPower Electronics • Work closely with research scientists from multidisciplinary teams on innovations ranging from long-term and exploratory research to applied research & development for Philips Lighting businesses, while understanding the business and customer needs;• Propose and conduct research projects on lighting electronics with medium and long-term impact on SSL systems and applications and/or in other related lighting areas; Helping to solve critical short-term problems when needed;
• Generating creative ideas and preparation of patent disclosures, managing and expanding collaboration with eco-system.
• Make knowledge available for Lighting development within Philips, e.g. successfully transfer research results into products to create business value;
• May leading a project team and be responsible for project planning; managing project deliverables, e.g. cost, time; multi-site communication and supporting supplier management when there is a need.
 
• PhD with 2 years or Master with 5 years experiences in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering• Education in circuit and control concepts in electrical/electronic systems; practical experience in applying electrical/electronic technology to lighting applications
• Experience in one or more of the following: power electronics design and implementation signal processing (digital and/or analogue), magnetic design, control theory
• Interest in scientific work with immediate relevance for products (prior experience preferred)
• Be familiar with optical, and thermo-mechanical issues that are relevant to LED Lighting products
• Solid Project Management experience
• Demonstrated capabilities for decision-making on incomplete knowledge & know-how base
• Good problem-solving skills
• Driven, entrepreneurial behaviour, result oriented, flexible and quick in learning
• Good communication skills on an international platform. English skill is essential

 
Contact:
 
Interested candidates please send your resume to Emily.Qian@philips.com, and specify where you see the position advertised.
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