Product Quality Inspection Technician - 1st Shift

Philips; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 60,997,000 - 97,648,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Latham, NY is seeking a Product Quality Inspection Technician (1st Shift). You will perform a variety of quality inspections and document results during the manufacturing process to help reduce defects and improve product quality.

This role requires hands-on measurement with micrometers/calipers, SAP data entry, and adherence to GMP-like documentation. You will collaborate across teams, support audits, and help maintain calibrated equipment to ensure consistent quality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in regulated environments (medical device, automotive, aerospace) preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Experience with measurement tools (micrometers, calipers) and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Measure parts and tools using appropriate inspection tools.
• Record inspections in SAP to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Document results following Good Documentation Practices.
• Collaborate with teams and participate in audits, reporting issues and improvements.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T

Metrology

Cross-functional communication

Education

High School Diploma or Vocational Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Windchill

MS Office

Job description

Product Quality Inspection Technician (1st Shift)

Product Quality Inspection Technician (1st Shift) The In-Process Quality Inspection Technician for our Magnetic Resonance Imaging business is responsible for performing a variety of quality inspection and documentation tasks during the manufacturing process to help reduce defects and increase product quality consistency.

Your role:

• 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 any issues promptly.
• Document and organize inspection results clearly, adhering to Good Documentation Practices.
• Collaborate with teams and participate in audits, while reporting quality issues and suggesting improvements.

Youre the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 2+ years of 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.
• You’re an excellent communicator with an ability to work well cross functionally, and comfortability leading without expressed authority. You have strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize in an environment with rapidly changing priorities.

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 on 1st shift role (7:2Oam-3:3Opm) Mon-Fri.

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.

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Latham, NY is $21.27/hr. to $34.04/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.

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.

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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.