Product Quality Inspection Technician - 1st Shift

Philips • Latham, NY

5d • $21 - $34 • 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 facilities in or within commuting distance of Latham, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:20 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The position involves accurately measuring parts and tools, conducting quality inspections and maintaining inventory records in SAP, ensuring inspection equipment is calibrated and maintained, and documenting results according to Good Documentation Practices. The technician collaborates with teams, participates in audits, reports quality issues, and suggests improvements.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, vocational education, or equivalent. An associate’s degree or higher is preferred. The role requires quality inspection or hands-on mechanical aptitude, familiarity with measurement and calibration tools, the ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, and strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills. US work authorization is required; sponsorship and relocation benefits are not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma, vocational education, or equivalent.
• Experience with simple measurement and calibration tools, such as micrometers and calipers.
• Experience performing simple measurements and documenting measurements.
• Experience with inspections and audits in some capacity.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of metrology, materials, calibration, auditing, and inspection techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to use relevant hand tools, including micrometers, calipers, and other simple hand tools.
• Ability to perform the position’s minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements, with or without accommodation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, ability to work cross-functionally and lead without expressed authority, and ability to prioritize amid rapidly changing priorities.
• US work authorization; candidates requiring work-authorized visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
• Must reside in or within commuting distance of Latham, NY.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of quality inspection experience, preferably in a manufacturing facility and a regulated environment such as automotive, aerospace, or medical devices.
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Experience with SAP, Windchill, and MS Office.
• Associate’s 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 using appropriate tools and guidelines during the manufacturing process.
• 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 clearly in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Collaborate with teams and participate in audits.
• Report quality issues and suggest improvements.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Other comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits.
• 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