Manufacturing Technician (Bedford, MA)

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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.

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• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose.
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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.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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