Entry Level Applications Engineer Jobs in Bethlehem, PA

Job Description:

Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for an Electrical Engineer position based at the company’s headquarters in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, located in suburban Philadelphia. The company has manufacturing locations in Pennsylvania, Hungary, Malaysia, and Korea, as well as sales and service offices throughout the world. Our high-tech products are used in laboratory and process applications across markets such as oil and gas, petrochemical, medical devices, wastewater, life sciences, and analytical instruments.

Brooks Instrument 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. ITW’s talented employees, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to the company’s global leadership in innovation.

The Electrical Engineer is an entry-level position within the Sustaining Engineering team. This team is responsible for supporting and maintaining the electronic hardware and firmware used in released Brooks Instrument products.

Working with guidance from experienced engineers, this individual will assist with circuit design, embedded software development, product testing, troubleshooting, and engineering documentation. The position provides an opportunity to develop technical skills while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will demonstrate curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. They should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be comfortable supporting multiple assignments in a team environment.

• Assist with the design, testing, support, and maintenance of embedded hardware and firmware used in flow and pressure-control products.

• Support analog and digital circuit design activities, including power-supply, voltage, current input/output, microprocessor, and peripheral circuitry.

• Use engineering design tools to create or modify schematics and perform basic circuit simulations.

• Assist with printed circuit board layout activities, including reviewing designs for electrical and spatial requirements.

• Develop, modify, and test embedded software under the guidance of experienced engineers.

• Perform laboratory testing using standard electronic test equipment, such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators.

• Support product troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action activities.

• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, test reports, and other design documentation.

• Assist with preliminary product testing and activities related to regulatory or agency approvals, including CE, UL, and RoHS requirements.

• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address product, manufacturing, and customer needs.

• Manage multiple assignments with appropriate guidance while meeting established schedules and project requirements.

• Communicate technical information clearly through verbal discussions, written reports, and presentations.

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.

• Basic understanding of embedded electronics, microprocessors, and electronic hardware development.

• Familiarity with schematic capture, circuit simulation, or PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or SPICE is preferred.

• Familiarity with electronic laboratory equipment, including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators.

• Basic programming ability in C and/or C++ through coursework, internships, co-ops, or professional experience.

• Exposure to embedded software development tools, ARM-based processors, or STM32 processors is a plus.

• Familiarity with software version control, issue-tracking systems, unit testing, or code-coverage methods is a plus.

• Exposure to industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, RS485, Profibus, Modbus, DeviceNet, or Foundation Fieldbus is a plus but not required.

• Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, Embedded Coder, or other system-modeling tools is a plus.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to learn new technologies, tools, and processes.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline required.

• Zero to three years of relevant engineering experience.

• Relevant internships, co-op assignments, laboratory experience, senior design projects, research, or other academic project experience will be considered.

• Experience or academic exposure involving embedded hardware, embedded software, circuit design, PCB design, or electronic product testing is preferred.

• Experience with flow-control systems, industrial instrumentation, or other control systems is a plus but not required.

New graduates and early-career engineers are encouraged to apply.

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.