Manufacturing Technician

Job Title

Job Description

Entry-level role supporting manufacturing operations by assisting production troubleshooting basic equipment/process issues and ensuring equipment reliability under direct supervision. Acts as first responder to system alarms and supports maintenance and engineering activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support production operators to ensure smooth daily operations

• Respond to system alarms and assist in basic troubleshooting

• Execute tasks per standard work instructions and procedures

• Assist in root cause analysis and escalate issues when required

• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance activities

• Maintain accurate production maintenance and quality records

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and GMP requirements

• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma Vocational Training or equivalent

• No prior working experience required (entry-level)

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical (Must Have)

• Basic PLC and automation concepts

• Basic motion control and machine vision knowledge

• Understanding of automation components (sensors actuators IO)

• Basic pneumatics knowledge

• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Basic statistics for process monitoring

Electrical & Software (Advantage)

• OOP understanding

• Exposure to TwinCAT Sysmac Siemens TIA Portal Keyence

• Basic robotics knowledge (ABB / Epson)

Mechanical (Advantage)

• Basic materials and machining knowledge

• Understanding of automated assembly processes

• Familiarity with DFM DFA GD&T

Functional Competencies

• Basic manufacturing principles EHS awareness

• Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis mindset

• Ability to follow procedures and work under supervision

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma (advantage)

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 companys facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the companys main facilities generally at the customers or suppliers locations.
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About Philips
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