Manufacturing Technician (Bedford, MA)

Philips International; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Bedford, MA to support catheter production on an onsite basis. You will set up, operate, and maintain equipment, perform quality checks, and drive continuous improvement.

You’ll troubleshoot issues, conduct root cause investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and ensure product quality. This role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, experience with schematics, hand tools, and strong documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing or medical device production.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and root cause analysis.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings/schematics.
• Hands-on with hand tools and strong documentation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain equipment for catheter production.
• Support production needs, troubleshoot equipment, and lead investigations.
• Perform quality checks and verify documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement via root cause investigations and SOP updates.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams and report deviations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Reading schematics

Hand tools

Documentation

Digital proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title Manufacturing Technician (Bedford, MA) Job Description 588857

Manufacturing Technician (Bedford, MA) Play a critical role in supporting catheter manufacturing operations by serving as a flexible, hands-on production expert who ensures quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across a fast-paced environment.

Your role:

• Support daily manufacturing operations across catheter production by setting up, operating, and maintaining equipment, while executing both standard and complex build activities in alignment with established process parameters and quality standards.


• Serve as a flexible resource and subject matter expert (SME), supporting critical production needs, troubleshooting equipment issues, and leading investigations to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.


• Perform thorough quality checks and verify compliance of components, documentation, and finished products, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.


• Drive continuous improvement by conducting root cause investigations, updating work instructions and documentation, and recommending process enhancements that improve productivity, quality, and workflow efficiency.


• Work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining clear communication with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing leadership, to report deviations, support pilot runs, and ensure successful production outcomes.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in medical devices or catheter-based production.


• Your skills include troubleshooting equipment, root cause analysis, interpreting technical drawings/schematics, and working with hand tools, along with strong documentation and digital proficiency.


• You have a High School Diploma, vocational training, or equivalent, with hands-on experience in building, assembly, and production processes.


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


• You’re a self-sufficient, adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates clearly, and can flex across both critical production demands and general manufacturing needs.

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 of 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 Bedford, MA is $29.00 to $45.00 per hour. 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.

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 Bedford, MA.

#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. At Philips, we believe that every human matters. 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 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.

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

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