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Product Quality Inspection Technician - 1st Shift
Philips North America LLC · 🇺🇸 Latham, New York, United States
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 25 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 14 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Philips North America LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Senior Manager, Quality Analytics” (Operations Research Analysts) in WA: $131k–$131k, median $131k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($21.27/hr) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 25 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 14 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Title Product Quality Inspection Technician - 1st Shift Job Description 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. • 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 $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, an