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Philips R&D engineer X-ray imaging in Best, Netherlands

You influence, maintain and further improve the image quality of a market-leading product in the field of X-ray based image guided therapy. You will specify, design and optimize x-ray imaging components and clinical application specific settings both for the product in general and for customer who demand customized solutions.

Your role:

  • Understand and communicate customer and application needs in terms of image quality

  • Translate IQ requirements into component specifications and application specific settings for image processing algorithms

  • Resolve customer complaints related to image quality either by supporting the local service team, traveling on site for customization activities and/or proposing structural product improvements

  • Specify and perform image quality verification measurements

  • Perform work in line with relevant regulations/standards and with processes that have been agreed in the department

  • Initiate continuous improvement of our product and processes

Our challenge

We aim to make the world healthier through innovation by providing the best portfolio of image guided therapy systems to support minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment for a variety of critical conditions. Our products support physicians in giving the best treatment in the most demanding conditions, from cardiovascular to oncological and neurological treatment. We touch patients’ lives when it matters most, and we seek to do it in the most reliable, effective and sustainable way.

Our department works on the core of our imaging systems for minimally invasive therapy, designing the imaging pipeline that physicians rely upon to “see” their actions while performing critical interventions, such as catheter based cardiac procedures. In such fast paced conditions, safety, quality and performance are essential.

You are a part of

Our team consists of 15 highly skilled and experienced professionals with a multidisciplinary set of skills. It is responsible for delivering the best image quality across the imaging chain as wells as acting as key touch point and knowledge center for our imaging components.

The day-to-day work involves a very diverse set of activities, from understanding and influencing of specification of system components to tuning of image processing parameters and algorithms; from analyzing field feedback, to developing improvements and new applications with users.

You’re the right fit if:

  • MSc degree in one of the following subjects: image processing, physics, (bio-)medical engineering, mathematics

  • At least 3 years of experience in a relevant field, e.g. medical imaging or image optimization

  • At least 3 years of experience in a relevant role e.g. requirements & design or verification & validation

  • Understanding of X-ray physics and operation principles

  • Good communication skills and soft skills to connect with users and internal stakeholders.

Advantages:

  • Experience in the Healthcare/Medical industry;

  • Experience in direct contact with customers regarding innovations and complaints

About Philips

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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

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