Inspection Technician

Philips International; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Glenville, NY (temporarily Menands, NY) seeks an Inspection Technician to support complex QC tasks and document data per GDP. Role involves measuring parts with standard tools, performing inspections in SAP/MES, and contributing to continuous improvement in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on measurement skills, GD&T proficiency, and is comfortable reporting findings and assisting with audits and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Quality inspection experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Able to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with SAP, Windchill, and MS Office preferred.
• Experience with inspections/audits (Welding, pressure tests, HIPOT) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Measure parts, fixtures, tooling, assemblies and finished medical devices per approved procedures and specs.
• Execute Quality Inspection tasks in SAP/MES to ensure accurate inventory control.
• Document test data and observations and retain records.
• Organize and summarize inspection/test results and prepare reports per GDP.
• Provide input for continuous improvement of inspection procedures and processes.
• Participate in audits/inspections (ISO 13485 and others).
• Initiate nonconformance reports on defective material and support investigations.

Job description

Inspection Technician

In this role you are responsible for supporting highly complex quality control tasks with substantial technical knowledge to address manufacturing abnormalities, working under limited supervision. This position will be based in Glenville NY, but temporarily based in Menands NY.

• Measurement of parts, fixtures, tooling, assemblies and finished medical devices utilizing appropriate tools and fixtures in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
• Execute Quality Inspection tasks in SAP/MES to ensure timely and accurate inventory control.
• Accurately documenting test data and observations, and retaining paperwork and electronic records.
• Organize and summarize inspection/test results and prepare reports utilizing Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Provide input for continuous improvement of inspection procedures, specifications and processes.
• Participate in internal, ISO 13485 and other audits/inspections.
• Initiate nonconformance reports on defective material and provide support to Operations and Supplier Quality to aid in the investigation and disposition of product.
• Assist in qualification/validation activities and perform actions to resolve issues and implement corrective measures.

You’re the right fit if:

• Experience in quality inspection (preferred) in a manufacturing facility, preferably in a regulated environment (e.g. automotive, aerospace, medical device).
• Experience with simple measurement and calibration tools required (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Experience with simple measurements, and document measurements required.
• Experience with inspections and audits in some capacity is required with training available as needed (Welding inspections, pressure testing, hydro testing, HIPOT testing, etc.).
• Experience inspecting with Coordinate Measuring Machine’s (CMM) preferred but not required.
• Experience with SAP, Windchill, and MS Office preferred.

An ideal candidate will have quality inspection experience or hands on mechanical aptitude skills and be trainable where needed.

Your skills include ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

You are knowledgeable about metrology, materials, calibration, auditing and inspection techniques with demonstrated ability to utilize relevant hand tools for these purposes (micrometers, calipers, and other simple hand tools).

You have a High School Diploma, Vocational Education, or equivalent required, Associate’s degree or higher preferred.

You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

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 5 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.

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 improve 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 $24.00/hr. to $32.50/hr. 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.

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 Latham, NY.

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

As a global health‑tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners.

Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters.

That’s why we’re taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other’s views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success. It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism. To ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of1974 and TitleI of the Americans with Disabilities Act of1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888‑367‑7223, option5, for assistance.

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