Failure Analysis Technician

ITW•Hatfield, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Brooks Instrument, a leader in flow and pressure instrumentation, is seeking a Failure Analysis Technician at its headquarters in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. The company, a division of ITW, operates globally with manufacturing in Pennsylvania, Hungary, Malaysia, and Korea, and serves end markets such as oil & gas, petrochemical, medical devices, waste water, life sciences, and analytical instruments. ITW is a Fortune 200 company with operations in 56 countries and over 50,000 employees, known for its innovation and strong patent portfolio.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Two or more years of experience troubleshooting industrial instrumentation, electronics, electromechanical products, or similar devices preferred.
Familiarity with precision instrumentation, flow and pressure control products, or comparable process equipment is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, assembly documentation, and technical specifications.
Experience using common electronic test equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and similar laboratory instruments.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and the capacity to learn engineering and business systems such as Teamcenter, Salesforce, and other company applications.
Analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills, with a strong foundation in root cause analysis and clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Perform failure analysis on customer returns, manufacturing rejects, and engineering samples.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblies to determine root cause.
Perform component-level troubleshooting using schematics, drawings, specifications, and test equipment.
Execute functional and performance testing using engineering procedures and specialized test equipment.
Document investigation findings, root cause, and corrective actions in technical reports.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Technical Services, and Product Management to resolve technical issues.
Recommend improvements to testing methods, procedures, fixtures, and documentation.
Identify recurring product issues and support product/process improvements.
Maintain laboratory equipment, records, and a clean, safe work environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.