Job Title

MR Systems Architect

Job Description

As a MR Systems Architect, you will play a key role in driving system definition, design integration, risk management, and technical problem solving for Philips MR products. You will work across global and local R&D teams to translate system-level requirements into subsystem and component requirements, ensuring product quality, reliability, regulatory compliance, and successful product delivery.

You will serve as a critical technical interface between Global System Engineering, System Architects, and component development teams, contributing to the development of next-generation MR systems.

Key Responsibilities

System Engineering & Architecture

• Analyze, define, and manage system and subsystem requirements.

• Drive requirement decomposition from system level to subsystem and component level.

• Support system architecture design and overall system integration activities.

• Ensure component designs comply with system requirements and product objectives.

• Evaluate system performance and reliability through data analysis and engineering methodologies.

Technical Leadership

• Lead technical reviews, design reviews, and feasibility studies.

• Provide technical guidance throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Make design recommendations that improve product reliability, performance, and user experience.

• Support concept exploration, system definition, design verification, issue investigation, and continuous improvement activities.

Risk & Quality Management

• Lead FMEA and risk management activities.

• Drive defect management and root cause analysis.

• Investigate technical issues and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Global System Engineering teams, System Architects, PMO, subsystem teams, and component development teams.

• Influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple functions and locations.

• Facilitate effective communication and decision making throughout development programs.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Or related engineering disciplines.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in MR Systems Engineering or related medical imaging product development.

• Solid experience in system design, system integration, and product development.

• Hands-on experience in risk management, technical problem solving, and reliability engineering.

• Experience working in a global matrix organization is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Systems Engineering Methodology

• System Design & Integration

• Requirements Engineering

• FMEA & Risk Management

• Root Cause Analysis

• Technical Leadership

• Stakeholder Management

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Strong Analytical & Problem-solving Skills

• Ability to Influence and Drive Decisions Across Teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of MR product architecture and technologies.

• Experience conducting feasibility studies and system-level trade-off analysis.

• DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) certification.

• INCOSE CSEP certification or equivalent Systems Engineering qualification.

• Knowledge of medical device regulations and quality processes.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Deep understanding of MR systems and system design methodology.

• Strong capability in driving technical issues to resolution.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• Ability to balance technical depth with system-level thinking.

• Passion for product quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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