 ‘Job’ doesn’t even begin to describe the opportunities offered by a career in the Philips' world of development engineering. Try ‘intellectual complex technical challenges’, projects that really push the boundaries of feasibility. If that still doesn’t do it for you, how about ‘end-to-end responsibility’, where you’ll enjoy the extra dimension of seeing a project from idea to production.
It will involve you in much more than just the engineering. Developing meaningful products that meet Philips’ brand promise of sense and simplicity – products that create innovative new consumer experiences – requires a thorough understanding of end-user needs, markets and ergonomics. That’s one end of the challenge. At the other end is the need to develop technological solutions that balance performance, producability and cost. At Philips Consumer Lifestyle, we are real devotees of ‘lean manufacturing’, so if something doesn’t add value to the end-user, we don’t include it.
The challenge and diversity that end-to-end involvement brings to development engineering jobs at Philips means that every day you’ll be doing something different, learning a great deal more than you knew before, broadening your horizons and laying the foundations of a rewarding and satisfying career. Plus you’ll be working in an international environment where you interact with talented men and women, insightful colleagues who share your drive and enthusiasm to create superior consumer experiences. That makes it an ideal environment to network-build for the future.
Professional and personal development, challenge, diversity, community and networking, plus the wide-open spaces, superb food and beautiful scenery of Friesland, make Philips Drachten in the North of the Netherlands an excellent place to achieve the work-life balance you aspire to. Somewhere to work hard, play hard and shape your own future. | 
