Entry-level Manufacturing Engineer (Latham, NY)

Philips International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401k (up to 7% match)

HSA (with company contribution)

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Philips is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer for its Latham, NY site, working under guidance to develop technical competence and regulatory understanding. You will join a team of about 35 professionals supporting manufacturing operations, contributing to cross-functional alignment and hands-on process support.

The role emphasizes structured training, Lean Six Sigma practices, and safety and quality compliance, with potential travel for supplier visits or conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years vocational education in Manufacturing/Operations/Engineering or related fields.
• Ability to work on-site with limited travel.
• Experience with electrical test equipment (multimeters, scopes) and automation exposure.
• Ability to work on-site with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support site manufacturing with process documentation and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement via Kaizen events and structured problem solving.
• Assist installation, startup, and ramp-up of new equipment and processes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Travel less than 5% for supplier visits or conferences.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Electrical test equipment

Automation exposure

Regulatory & quality awareness

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or Vocational Education in related field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Job description

Job Title: Entry-level Manufacturing Engineer (Latham, NY)

Job Description

As an entry-level engineer, the position works under the guidance of other engineers and receives structured training to develop technical competence, engineering judgment, and familiarity with Philips procedures and regulatory requirements.

Your role: Be part of a Manufacturing Engineering organization of approximately 35 professionals, including Engineers, IT Specialists, Drafters, and Technicians, supporting site manufacturing operations. This role contributes to cross-functional execution and technical alignment across multiple disciplines. Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing by maintaining process documentation and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, environmental, and legal requirements. This includes adherence to company General Business Principles and applicable internal policies. Initiate, facilitate, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events and structured problem-solving within the assigned area of expertise. The role drives measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Support the installation, startup, and ramp-up of new equipment and manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth transition to full production. Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders while maintaining required quality and safety standards.

This position is fully on-site to effectively support manufacturing operations, with limited travel required for supplier visits or conferences. Expected travel is less than 5%, offering strong on-site engagement and development opportunities.

You’re the right fit if: No prior experience required with bachelor's degree OR minimum 4 years of experience with Vocational Education in areas such as Manufacturing/Operations environment, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Production Engineering, or Cost Engineering or equivalent.

Your skills include working knowledge of common electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes) and exposure to automation, electro-mechanical assemblies, fabricated and welded assemblies, or high-vacuum and cryogenic processes; Lean Six Sigma principles; Understanding of regulatory, safety, and quality requirements in a manufacturing environment.

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 an effective communicator with consolidated organizational skills, as well as proven ability to contribute to project execution in a team environment. A self-driven approach and understanding of business systems and organizational dynamics are important for success in the role.

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 onsite role.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won’t stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. Learn more about our business. Discover our rich and exciting history. Learn more about our purpose. Learn more about our culture.

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Latham, NY is $70,000 to $111,000. 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.

• generous PTO
• 401k (up to 7% match)
• HSA (with company contribution)
• stock purchase plan
• education reimbursement

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.

#EOS This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.

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

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

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

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