Software Engineer

ITW • Hatfield, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for a Software 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 Design, develop and implement software applications related to manufacturing flow and pressure instruments for both Sustaining and CBI engineering Essential Duties & Responsibilities In this role, you will play a key part in advancing calibration technology and supporting global manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include: Partner with manufacturing and service teams to implement and validate advanced calibration processes in production environments Develop, interpret, and apply equipment specifications, technical drawings, schematics, and machine control software Design, develop, and maintain custom software using text-based programming languages Collaborate with and oversee external contractors developing software and calibration equipment to meet company standards Provide technical support to global service centers and manufacturing sites, troubleshooting calibration software and system issues Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and operational efficiency Develop and support software applications used in manufacturing and calibration processes Design and develop calibration equipment and processes for flow control devices Assign and coordinate tasks for technical personnel, ensuring timely and effective execution Gather and define calibration process requirements in collaboration with stakeholders Conduct design verification testing for new equipment and systems Implement and validate new equipment across global manufacturing locations and service centers Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to create new production software and processes through analysis of manufacturing operations. Ability to use MS software tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Visio, and Project. Programming ability in multiple text-based languages. C#, VB.Net, Python LabView and VB6 experience a plus. Ability to use basic electronics and laboratory equipment. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electronics schematics. Ability to get along with others in a team environment. Ability to follow all safety procedures. Ability to interface with measurement instruments using protocols such as RS232, RS485, GPIB, TCP/IP Experience in SQL and/or NoSQL database design and implementation Education and Experience BS in Engineering or Computer Science and 4+ years of experience designing production equipment software is required. Related experience or training in the following areas is desired: industrial instrumentation, metrology, calibration. Understanding process control instrumentation. Understanding of the following engineering methods: process mapping, process variation, root cause analysis and measurement uncertainty analysis. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills required. 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. At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. We’re committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

Requirements

• Ability to create new production software and processes through analysis of manufacturing operations.
• Ability to use MS software tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Visio, and Project.
• Programming ability in multiple text-based languages. C#, VB.Net, Python
• Ability to use basic electronics and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electronics schematics.
• Ability to get along with others in a team environment.
• Ability to follow all safety procedures.
• Ability to interface with measurement instruments using protocols such as RS232, RS485, GPIB, TCP/IP
• Experience in SQL and/or NoSQL database design and implementation
• BS in Engineering or Computer Science and 4+ years of experience designing production equipment software is required.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• LabView and VB6 experience a plus.
• Related experience or training in the following areas is desired: industrial instrumentation, metrology, calibration.
• Understanding process control instrumentation.
• Understanding of the following engineering methods: process mapping, process variation, root cause analysis and measurement uncertainty analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing and service teams to implement and validate advanced calibration processes in production environments
• Develop, interpret, and apply equipment specifications, technical drawings, schematics, and machine control software
• Design, develop, and maintain custom software using text-based programming languages
• Collaborate with and oversee external contractors developing software and calibration equipment to meet company standards
• Provide technical support to global service centers and manufacturing sites, troubleshooting calibration software and system issues
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and operational efficiency
• Develop and support software applications used in manufacturing and calibration processes
• Design and develop calibration equipment and processes for flow control devices
• Assign and coordinate tasks for technical personnel, ensuring timely and effective execution
• Gather and define calibration process requirements in collaboration with stakeholders
• Conduct design verification testing for new equipment and systems
• Implement and validate new equipment across global manufacturing locations and service centers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level