Metrology Technician

Job Description:

Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for a Metrology Technician 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

Perform a wide variety of duties to support the Metrology functions of the department. Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair test and measurement equipment.  Administer equipment record and calibration databases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, test, calibrate and maintain test and measurement equipment in accordance with established company procedures.

• Analyze, repair, and troubleshoot metrology equipment.

• Establish calibration intervals based on internal/external data and manufacturer recommendations.

• Update calibration and asset tracking databases.

• Administration of records in accordance with established procedures

• Conduct experiments in support of metrology development and process improvement.

• Interface with production supervisors and managers to meet production requirements.

• Assist and advise in preparation of calibration and maintenance procedures (work instructions).

• Support company continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ability to follow all safety procedures.

• Regular attendance and ability to get along in a team environment.

• Manual calibration of dimensional, torque pressure, electronic, analog, and proprietary test equipment using lab standards (e.g., Fluke multi-product calibrators, Molboxes, Brooks Flow controllers)

• Create test procedures using manufacturers specifications.

• Support customer and ISO audits

• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Certification in electronic engineering technician (EET) or an Associate degree in a relevant metrology field preferred

• 1+ years relevant experience in calibration/metrology in a commercial laboratory

• Advanced understanding of relevant metrological standards (e.g., flow, pressure, vacuum, mechanical).

• Strong communication skills; including written, verbal and listening skills

• Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking ability

• Ability to provide precise, accurate and repeatable calibration data

• Understand and demonstrate ability in use and operation of electrical/electronic equipment including DMMs, oscilloscopes, soldering equipment, power supplies, and DAQ’s

• Advanced PC knowledge including use of Microsoft Office tools.

• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, NIST

• Experience in communication with customer and peers, including ability to mentor or train

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.