Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician

Job Description:

Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for an Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician positions 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

Work with the Systems Automation Group to fabricate electro-mechanical equipment for test and calibration in worldwide operations. Support manufacturing technical issues as deemed necessary by the group supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fabricate and document electronic control assemblies and test fixtures.

• Decipher electronic and mechanical schematics and flow diagrams for legacy equipment.

• Support production equipment by troubleshooting and validating correct operation.

• Assemble gas panels, manifolds, flow delivery systems, and test bench hardware.

• Work on assignments may be quite broad in nature, requiring substantial originality and ingenuity.

• Work with vendors to procure components, including searching catalogs, requesting quotes, and completing purchase requisitions.

• Regularly take on multiple concurrent assignments and multidisciplinary tasks.

• Regular attendance in person required.

• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent mechanical aptitude to utilize various mechanical and laboratory equipment with experience troubleshooting equipment and mechanical assembly tools.

• Handle and install high-purity semiconductor valves, tubing, and fittings.

• Experience connecting PC systems, DAQ hardware, communication ports, and instrumentation preferred.

• Ability to put together mechanical assemblies is required, ability to solder and wire is a plus.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Tools. CAD experience is a plus.

• Ability to get along with others in a team environment and to follow all safety procedures.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in a related field.

• Technical Associates degree required.

Physical Demands

Individual must be physically fit with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. On occasion may need to kneel, crawl and work in cramped areas. Occasional travel may be required with flight times greater than 14 hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position on.

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.