Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

Brooks Instrument ( ), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for a Manufacturing Engineer position that will be based at the company headquarters in Hatfield, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia). The company has manufacturing locations in Pennsylvania, Hungary, Malaysia and Korea, and also maintains sales and service offices throughout the world. Our high-tech products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as: oil & gas, petrochemical, medical devices, waste water, life sciences, and analytical instruments.

Brooks is a division of ITW (Illinois Tool Works), a fortune 200 company. ITW is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. The company has operations in 56 countries and employs over 50,000 employees. These talented employees, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to ITW’s global leadership in innovation. The company is proud of its broad portfolio of nearly 10,000 active patents, and is focused on fully leveraging its highly differentiated business model to deliver solid growth with consistent best-in-class margins and return on capital.

Basic Function

Support the manufacturing, testing, and continuous improvement of Variable Area (VA) flow measurement products and associated production equipment. This is a highly hands-on engineering position that combines mechanical design, manufacturing support, troubleshooting, and process improvement activities. The role works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to develop manufacturing solutions, improve production processes, resolve technical issues, and support the design, implementation, and maintenance of production and test equipment used throughout worldwide operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and document manufacturing and test fixtures to support production, calibration, and product verification activities.

• Interpret mechanical drawings, engineering schematics, process flow diagrams, and technical specifications to support manufacturing operations.

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and improve the performance of production and test equipment.

• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

• Evaluate, specify, and procure components, equipment, and tooling required for manufacturing and test systems.

• Support product design changes, engineering change notices (ECNs), and new product introduction activities.

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of production and test equipment.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret production and test data to identify trends and support process improvements.

• Lead resolution of manufacturing support requests, VA engineering tickets, non-conformances, and GEMBA-level issues impacting production schedules.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering teams to support operational objectives.

• Perform hands-on assembly, modification, validation, and troubleshooting of production equipment, manufacturing fixtures, test systems, and prototypes.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to apply engineering principles to manufacturing and production challenges.

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electromechanical, and instrumentation systems.

• Experience working with valves, tubing, fittings, and fluid handling systems preferred.

• Experience connecting PC systems, data acquisition hardware, communication interfaces, and instrumentation preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret technical data.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments.

• Experience using common mechanical assembly, fabrication, measurement, and troubleshooting tools.

• Willingness to spend significant time supporting manufacturing operations and resolving production issues on the shop floor.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment while following all applicable safety procedures.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required with 0-2 years experience

• Co-op, internship, manufacturing, or engineering project experience preferred.

• Experience with CAD design and technical documentation preferred.

Benefits

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 (80 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 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.