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.

Basic Function                                                                                                            

Develop high precision mechanical product designs pertaining to Ultra High Vacuum equipment, processes & control devices which include planning, scheduling, and project management. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design machined, molded, welded, etched, stamped, and extruded components including coordinating with electrical design group.  
• Design tooling for proper assembly of precision components.
• Design and documentation of precision metrology, equipment & machinery.
• Create 3D models of components and assemblies & perform tolerance stack-ups.
• Drafting 2D Drawings with knowledge of standard GD&T practices per ASME Y14.5.
• Assign part numbers, create Bills of Material, and define product configurations.
• Use PDM software & SharePoint to store and retrieve engineering design and process documentation.
• Direct and or perform design verification and validation testing of new designs including coordinating with service and reliability groups.
• Assist operations with equipment setup and validation.
• Service and repair faulty equipment during production line disruptions.
• Modify existing designs to improve performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
• Work with Marketing to determine product performance requirements.
• Implement and validate new designs at global manufacturing sites and service centers.
• Initiate and assist in implementation of Engineering Change Notices.
• Plan and conduct design-support work to maintain project timing.
• Design assignments may be occasionally 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.

Education and Experience 

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required. MS in Engineering a plus.
• 5-15 years’ experience in high precision mechanical design.
• Expert proficiency in
  • Solidworks & Design is required but other CAD packages considered.
  • Large complex assemblies, electronic packaging, equipment & fixture design.
  • Reading and understanding detailed technical drawings and specifications required.
  • In MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook required. MS Project & PowerBI is a plus.
• Related experience or training in the following areas desired:
  • OEM Machinery, Gas Cabinets and process equipment utilizing High/Ultra High Vacuum, sub-atmospheric systems with flow components.
  • Instrumentation & electro-mechanical devices.
  • Semiconductor instrumentation and or manufacturing.
  • Process control instrumentation including but not limited to Manometers, Pressure Transducers & Mass Flow Controllers.
  • Piping & manifold design, ability to reverse engineer, draw and document P&ID drawings.
  • Use of VCR, KF, ConFlat & compression fittings.
  • Excellent mechanical aptitude with the ability to modify and assemble prototypes.
  • Data collection and analysis.
  • Calibration & Metrology.
  • Making technical contributions to a multi-disciplinary team is required.
  • Strong analytical skills required.
  • Technical writing skills.
  • Self-management of small-scale projects.
  • Generation of engineering standards.
  • FEA Analysis using Solidworks Simulation or Ansys.
  • PDM, Siemens Teamcenter or Solidworks PDM preferred.
  • LabView experience a plus.
  • Experience with agency approvals such as UL, FM, PED, PIP and REACH/RoHS a plus.
  • Experience with engineering standards such as ASME BPVC and SEMI a plus.

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

• Health and dental insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance / Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K plan with generous company match
• Vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement program
• Flexible 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.

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.

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

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.

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.