Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Brooks Instrument, a division of ITW (Illinois Tool Works), is an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Fremont, California site.

Assist and implement project engineering efforts related to mechanical design of flow instruments. The individual must be self‑directed, highly motivated, organized, and possess strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills. The role requires managing multiple projects simultaneously within a cross‑functional team environment.

• Improve mechanical product designs and processes in line with customer and marketing requirements by coordinating with operations, marketing, and customer back‑invention engineers.
• Develop and/or interpret complex CAD models and drawings in Solid Works and Siemens NX.
• Use Mapics and Team Center to maintain and archive product documentation.
• Initiate and assist in the implementation of Engineering Change Notices.
• Direct or perform the validation testing of mechanical design changes by coordinating with the reliability group and utilizing onsite lab equipment.
• Provide input to product build improvements through observation and coordinate identified improvements with operations and quality teams, following Brooks’ best practices for mechanical designs.
• Participate in mechanical design process improvement initiatives.
• Support the company’s continuous improvement initiatives, particularly as related to product quality.
• Maintain and enhance department safety policies and procedures in line with Brooks’ zero‑accident safety policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Highly motivated self‑starter with initiative, creativity, and problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to lead and make technical contributions to a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, desire to learn, and a team‑player in a global environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing skills.
• Ability to generate engineering standards.
• Ability to read and understand detailed technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required, MS in Mechanical Engineering a plus.
• 0‑3 years’ experience in mechanical design.
• Experience with mechanical design of flow components or instrumentation/em… (see full list) – 3D CAD modeling, drawing generation, and CAD database experience required.
• Experience with agency approvals (UL, ATEX, PED, RoHS) a plus.
• Experience with engineering standards (ASME BPVC, SEMI) a plus.
• Experience in design for manufacturability and cost, manufacturing and assembly, experimental design, testing, and analysis desired.
• MathCAD, Simulink, Lab View, Python, FEA analysis experience a plus.
• Related experience or training in process control instrumentation, metrology, data collection & analysis, and/or calibration desired.

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

$75,000‑90,000 annually

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