Company Description

Brooks Instrument, a global manufacturer of flow and pressure measurement and control products for critical applications, and a division of ITW (A Fortune 200 Company) is seeking candidates for a Mechanical Engineer. This position will be based out of our headquarters facility in Hatfield, PA (Suburban Philadelphia). In addition to our Pennsylvania operations, Brooks maintains manufacturing locations in, Hungary, and Korea. The Company also maintains sales offices throughout the world.  Our products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as: life sciences, chemicals, semiconductor, analytical instruments, nuclear, and solar cells.

Job Description

Basic Function                                                                                                            

Plan, schedule and implement project engineering efforts related to mechanical design of flow instruments. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Create new mechanical flow measurement and control technologies (sensors, valves, meter bodies, flow elements, enclosures, etc.)Directly plan product test processes, work with manufacturing and service organizations to implement and validate them in production.Direct the design and build of molded, welded, etched, stamped, machined, and extruded components.Work with outside vendors to fabricate design prototypes, perform DFMEA and Design for Manufacturability reviews (i.e. machine shops, laser welders, wet etch shops, material suppliers, etc.)  Develop and/or interpret complex 3D CAD drawings in SolidWorks or other CAD packages.Implement and validate new designs at global manufacturing sites and service centers.Participate in streamlining the global BOM, part numbering system, and product configuration systems.Develop mechanical product designs and processes for flow control devices.Market and Engineering design requirements gathering.Design verification and validation testing of new designs.Implement and validate new designs at global manufacturing sites and service centers.Assist in the design and redesign of products.Initiate and assist in implementation of ECN’s.Plan and conduct design-support work to maintain project timing.Design assignments that may occasionally be broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity.Support company continuous improvement initiatives, particularly as related to product quality.Maintain and enhance department safety policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience 

BS in Mechanical Engineering required. MS in Mechanical Engineering a plus.5+ years experience in mechanical design or flow component/instrumentation required.Experience in manufacturing and assembly a plus.Ability to lead and make technical contributions to a multi-disciplinary team required.Ability to clearly communicate technically with cross functional teams.Experience in experimental design, testing and analysis required.Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook Required.Technical report writing skills required.Ability to generate engineering standards required.Ability to lead and manage large scale projects required.Ability to read and understand detailed technical drawings and specifications required.3D CAD Modeling, Drawing generation with GD&T, and CAD database experience desired.MathCAD, Simulink, LabView, Python, FEA Analysis experience a plus.Related experience or training in the following areas desired:Process control instrumentationMetrologyData collection and analysisCalibration

Additional Information

Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:

Health and dental insuranceCompany Paid Life Insurance / Short and Long Term Disability401K plan with generous company matchVacation, personal days and holidaysContinuing education reimbursement programFlexible spending accounts

The opportunity to join a well-established (70 + years in business) yet dynamically changing organization that works together as a team to meet the challenges of satisfying customers’ needs and managing rapid growth to better compete in a global marketplace.

Please visit our website: http://www.brooksinstrument.com/

ITW Company Overview

ITW was built on innovation and the strength of new ideas. These values have helped us expand into multiple platforms in nearly 60 countries. But at each of our businesses, the independent entrepreneurial spirit and freedom to innovate remain strong. It’s the highly talented people at ITW businesses all over the world who drive our success through new products and customer driven solutions. Together, we are ITW—a Fortune 200 company that has prospered for 100 years, and changed the way people live and work, all over the world.

Brooks Instrument is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without required to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.