R&D Engineer, Cleaning & Disinfection

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R&D Engineer, Cleaning & Disinfection

The Cleaning & Disinfection (C&D) Engineer will support the development and validation of cleaning and disinfection processes by applying technical knowledge of reprocessing, materials compatibility, and regulatory requirements. You will partner closely with R&D and cross-functional teams to help ensure the safety and effectiveness of Sleep & Respiratory Care (S&RC) products throughout their lifecycle.

Your role:

• ​Support the development, evaluation, and validation of cleaning and disinfection processes for reusable and semi-reusable medical devices. Review and help refine cleaning and disinfection requirements to ensure they are clear, risk-based, and testable. Execute cleaning, disinfection, and simulated use testing in collaboration with internal teams and external laboratories.
• Author and support test protocols, reports, and validation documentation in alignment with FDA, ISO, and global regulatory requirements. Perform hands-on laboratory testing independently and with support from test technicians.
• Evaluate material compatibility and durability impacts associated with repeated cleaning and disinfection. Assist with accelerated aging and use-life studies to assess cleaning and disinfection durability. Participate in technical and design reviews related to cleaning and disinfection strategies.
• Support investigations into cleaning or disinfection-related issues and contribute to root cause analysis and CAPA activities. Manage assigned project tasks and provide regular status updates to project and functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product development, risk management, toxicology, usability, and regulatory partners to support aligned execution. Work with Technical Writers to ensure Instructions for Use (IFU) and labeling reflect validated cleaning and disinfection processes.
• Adhere to internal quality system requirements, including Quality System Procedures, Work Instructions, and applicable standards.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired minimal experience in cleaning and disinfection, reprocessing, sterilization sciences, materials compatibility, or a related area within medical device development, preferred as well as experience executing or supporting cleaning and/or disinfection validation testing.
• Your skills include working knowledge of root cause analysis, failure investigations, CAPA activities, and hands-on laboratory testing using various instruments. You’re also familiar with key standards and regulations (ISO 17664, ISO 10993, FDA reprocessing guidance, EU MDR) and have contributed to technical documentation for regulatory submissions.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree, required in Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position .
• You are able to travel up to 10% of the time and can collaborate effectively with engineering, quality, regulatory, and external testing partners.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office role.

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in New Kensington, PA is $73,500 to $117,600.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. 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. Details about our benefits can be found here .

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

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.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to New Kensington, PA.

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.