Product Quality Inspection Technician - 1st Shift

Philips • Latham, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The In-Process Quality Inspection Technician for Philips’ Magnetic Resonance Imaging business performs quality inspection and documentation tasks during manufacturing to help reduce defects and improve product quality consistency. This is an onsite, first-shift role at the company’s Latham, New York facility, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:20 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The technician measures parts and tools, performs quality inspections and inventory tracking in SAP, maintains and checks calibration of equipment, and documents inspection results according to Good Documentation Practices. The role also involves collaborating with teams, participating in audits, reporting quality issues, and suggesting improvements.

Candidates should have quality inspection experience or hands-on mechanical aptitude and be trainable in areas where needed. Philips requires a high school diploma, vocational education, or equivalent; an associate degree or higher is preferred. Candidates must reside in or within commuting distance of Latham, NY, and have U.S. work authorization. Sponsorship and relocation benefits are not available.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of quality inspection experience is preferred, ideally in a manufacturing facility and preferably in a regulated environment such as automotive, aerospace, or medical devices.
• Experience using simple measurement and calibration tools, such as micrometers and calipers, is required.
• Experience taking and documenting simple measurements is required.
• Experience with inspections and audits in some capacity is required; training may be provided as needed for work such as welding inspections, pressure testing, hydro testing, or HIPOT testing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of metrology, materials, calibration, auditing, and inspection techniques, with demonstrated ability to use relevant hand tools.
• High school diploma, vocational education, or equivalent is required.
• Ability to perform the position’s minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements, with or without accommodation.
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, organization, and prioritization skills, including comfort leading without expressed authority.
• U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• Must reside in or within commuting distance of Latham, NY.

Nice To Haves

• Experience inspecting with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Experience with SAP, Windchill, and MS Office.
• Associate degree or higher.
• Quality inspection experience or hands-on mechanical aptitude, with willingness and ability to be trained where needed.

Responsibilities

• Measure parts and tools accurately during manufacturing using appropriate tools and guidelines.
• Conduct quality inspections in SAP to maintain timely and precise inventory tracking.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and maintained, addressing issues promptly.
• Document and organize inspection results in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Collaborate with teams and participate in audits.
• Report quality issues and suggest improvements.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program.
• Other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission, or long-term incentives, may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED