Full Time- Development R&D Engineer (Transducer Mechanical Design)-Reedsville, PA-2026

Philips • Reedsville, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in an opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing a bachelors degree to participate in opportunities at our Reedsville site. Your role: Transducer Mechanical Design & Architecture Design housings, acoustic stacks, interconnects, and mechanical interfaces that meet acoustic and ergonomic requirements while supporting electrical integration. Prototyping & Acoustic Validation Develop prototypes and collaborate with acoustic, electrical and signal processing engineers to validate transducer performance. Execute mechanical tests that simulate acoustic coupling and environmental stresses. Materials, Adhesives & Packaging Select materials and adhesives that preserve acoustic properties and reliability. Design packaging solutions for acoustic isolation, cable routing, and connector durability. DFM/DFA & Supplier Collaboration Incorporate design for manufacturability and assembly early in development. Work with suppliers on tooling, molding, and precision assembly; support supplier qualification and pilot builds. Reliability, Root Cause Analysis & Field Support Lead root cause investigations for failures and implement design changes to improve reliability and reduce field issues. Documentation & Obsolescence Management Prepare and maintain CAD models, BOMs, test procedures, and verification reports. Manage component obsolescence and qualify alternates.

Requirements

• You are working toward a bachelors in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering or other engineering
• You have experience in medical devices, acoustic systems, or precision electro‑mechanical products, and are effective as an individual contributor.
• You demonstrate excellent communication, technical writing, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with medical device quality systems (ISO 13485), regulatory requirements, and design control processes preferred is a plus.
• You have strong skills in mechanical design and reliability principles (DFSS, DFMEA, DFM, GD&T), experience with hardware/software interfaces, and thermal modeling is a plus.
• You are proficient with CAD and FEA tools (Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, Ansys Classic/Workbench); familiar with configuration management systems such as Windchill, eMatrix, or SAP is a plus.
• Direct experience with ultrasound transducers, acoustic stacks, or sensor packaging is a plus.
• Hands‑on prototyping and precision assembly experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design housings, acoustic stacks, interconnects, and mechanical interfaces that meet acoustic and ergonomic requirements while supporting electrical integration.
• Develop prototypes and collaborate with acoustic, electrical and signal processing engineers to validate transducer performance.
• Execute mechanical tests that simulate acoustic coupling and environmental stresses.
• Select materials and adhesives that preserve acoustic properties and reliability.
• Design packaging solutions for acoustic isolation, cable routing, and connector durability.
• Incorporate design for manufacturability and assembly early in development.
• Work with suppliers on tooling, molding, and precision assembly; support supplier qualification and pilot builds.
• Lead root cause investigations for failures and implement design changes to improve reliability and reduce field issues.
• Prepare and maintain CAD models, BOMs, test procedures, and verification reports.
• Manage component obsolescence and qualify alternates.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level