Development Engineer

Brooks Instrument; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan with generous company match

Vacation, personal days, and holidays

Job summary

Brooks Instrument is seeking a Development Engineer in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, to join its New Product Development team. This position involves designing and developing mechanical and electrical systems while collaborating with other engineering disciplines. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and strong problem-solving skills. The role is on-site, and the company offers health insurance, a 401(k) with matching, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in New Product Development of high-precision mechanical design or flow/pressure instrumentation.
• Ability to contribute technically to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in a cleanroom environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assemblies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize designs.
• Support system integration activities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting skills

Programming knowledge (Python)

Education

BS in an Engineering Discipline or Physics

Master of Science

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

LabVIEW

Job description

Development Engineer (Hatfield, PA)

Brooks Instrument, a leader in flow and pressure instrumentation, seeks a Development Engineer to work on the New Product Development team at its headquarters in Hatfield, Pennsylvania.

Basic Function

The Development Engineer is responsible for the design, development and support of products and systems for the NPD team, ensuring that solutions meet performance and manufacturability goals. The role requires a self‑directed, highly motivated, organized engineer with strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, design, build mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assemblies and test systems for new and existing products.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Electrical, Firmware, Test, and Manufacturing Engineering to optimize designs and develop assembly processes.
• Support system integration activities, including debugging and performance validation of hardware/software interactions.
• Analyze and interpret system requirements to guide new product development.
• Participate in system requirement building, product specifications, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
• Work with automation groups, manufacturing engineering, and operations to develop assembly processes and functional requirements for new manufacturing stands, focusing on manufacturability, RTY, and NPD timelines.
• Review and analyze circuit schematics and layouts to support hardware/software co‑design and propose optimizations for firmware development.
• Collaborate with the mechanical engineering team to analyze parts and fluid‑dynamic systems, using both theoretical and empirical methods to develop and optimize flow measurement and control algorithms.
• Develop and execute test plans and automated test systems to validate firmware and system‑level performance.
• Direct or perform design verification and validation testing of new designs.
• Handle design assignments that may be broad, requiring originality and ingenuity.
• This position is 100% on‑site in Hatfield, PA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• BS in an Engineering Discipline or Physics required; Master of Science preferred.
• 5–10 years of engineering experience; 10+ years preferred.
• 5+ years in New Product Development of high‑precision mechanical design or flow/pressure instrumentation required.
• Ability to contribute technically to a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to design and assemble mechanical parts and fittings.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for complex electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook required.
• Basic programming knowledge, including Python scripting and ability to read, write, and communicate pseudo‑code.
• Ability to lead and manage small‑scale projects.
• Ability to read and understand detailed technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience in a cleanroom environment is a plus.
• Experience with System Engineering and modeling is a plus (MatLab/Simulink/Embedded Coder).
• Experience with mass flow control systems and/or other control systems is highly desirable.

Related Experience or Training

• Process control instrumentation.
• Metrology.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Calibration of process instrumentation.
• Technical report writing.
• 3D CAD modeling, production‑level drawing generation, and CAD database experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) desired.
• MATLAB, LabVIEW, C# experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match.
• Vacation, personal days, and holidays.
• Continuing education reimbursement program.
• Flexible spending accounts.

EEO Statement

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