Technical Operations & Logistics Specialist (Bothell, WA)

Technical Operations & Logistics Specialist (Bothell, WA)

We are seeking a Technical Operations & Logistics Specialist to support our Ultrasound R&D organization. This role plays a critical part in enabling product development by optimizing operational workflows, coordinating domestic and international shipments, and ensuring compliance across procurement, logistics, and asset management processes.  You will act as a key operational partner to engineering teams in the U.S. and across the globe, driving efficiency, visibility, and assurance of supply for R&D activities.

Your role:

• Maintaining operational tracking tools (Excel/SharePoint) to improve workflow visibility, identify inefficiencies, and drive measurable reductions in shipping and processing lead times.

• Serve as the primary technical operations liaison between Ultrasound R&D teams coordinating domestic and international shipments.  Ensure compliance with regulatory, documentation, and logistical requirements for all R&D shipments.

• Act as Subject Matter Expert for Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) processes, ordering systems, and SAP procurement workflows.

• Create and manage purchase orders, track materials, and support new product development, cost‑reduction initiatives, and assurance‑of‑supply efforts.

• Oversee all R&D Bothell site assets, ensuring accurate tracking, lifecycle management, and alignment with Finance.  Partner cross‑functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance to support operational excellence.

You're the right fit if:

• You have 5+ years of experience supporting R&D, engineering, or technical operations in a regulated or global environment (preferably FDA).

• You have strong working knowledge of SAP (procurement, ordering, etc.), MS Office, Trello, AssetTiger, etc.  Familiarity with CAR processes and asset lifecycle management.

• You are experienced in coordinating domestic and international shipments, including documentation and compliance. 

• You will be responsible for documenting and communicating the status of tasks that are being performed and keeping internal customers up-to-date.

• You demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously and a proven ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with global teams.

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

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 office-based role.

About Philips:

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Philips Transparency Details:

The pay range for this position in WA is $32.92 - $52.66.

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 Bothell, WA.

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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.