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. **Your Role:** + 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. + High-Speed Circuit Design: 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. + Signal Integrity: Perform/review signal integrity analysis and optimization, including impedance matching, crosstalk mitigation, and timing analysis, to ensure robust performance of high-speed circuits. + PCIe Communication: Design and implement PCIe-based communication systems, optimizing for low latency, high throughput, and compatibility with ultrasound system requirements. + System Integration: Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to integrate mother board into Ultrasound system, optimizing for dimension, thermal performance, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). + Verification: Design and execute verification plan to verify mother board performance, including efficiency, thermal management, and reliability under various operating conditions. + Prototyping and Debugging: 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. You're the right fit if: + Education: + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred. + Experience: + 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). + Technical Skills: + 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. + Soft Skills: + 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 Qualifications: + Experience with ultrasound-specific high-speed data acquisition and processing systems. + Knowledge of medical device regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, NMPA). **About Philips** We are a health technology company. 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