Manufacturing Technician (Validation Technician) - Brooks Instrument

Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for a Manufacturing Technician (Validation Technician) position that will be based at the company headquarters in Hatfield, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia). The company has manufacturing locations in Pennsylvania, Hungary, 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. 

Basic Function

The Validation Technician role is to manage, plan, develop, test, execute, and document the validation and commissioning of electro-mechanical systems and software solutions used in the fabrication of Brooks Instrument products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform validations of production equipment and software supporting our manufacturing lines.
• Verify and troubleshoot equipment after system integration to ensure is ready for validation.
• Prepare detailed test plans and validation results in written technical reports.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data in accordance with validation plans.
• Identify, track, and assist with the fix of bugs/issues found during validation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to plan, develop, set up, and conduct tests using electro-mechanical hardware and instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition systems (DAQ), sensor interfacing (analog and digital), industrial networks and communications protocols, pneumatic and electro-mechanical systems, and process instrumentation.
• Strong skills configuring Windows-based operating systems for custom software applications and hardware.
• Excellent technical report writing skills required.
• Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing processes.
• Able to understand system requirements and deliverables.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a high degree of initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to get along with others in a team environment.
• Flexible to work hours at night and/or weekends, if required.

Education and Experience

• 2- year degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Sciences required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience conducting equipment validation.

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 (77 + 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.