Management Development Program Associate (Rotational Program)

Company Description

***Now accepting applications for Spring 2025 Graduates***

Brooks Instrument, a global manufacturer of flow and pressure measurement and control products for critical applications, and a division of ITW (A Fortune 200 Company) is seeking candidates for a Management Development Program Associate. This position will be based out of our headquarters facility in Hatfield, PA (Suburban Philadelphia). In addition to our Pennsylvania operations, Brooks maintains manufacturing locations in, Hungary, and Korea. The Company also maintains sales offices throughout the world. Our products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as: life sciences, chemicals, semiconductor, analytical instruments, nuclear, and solar cells.

Job Description

The Management Development Rotation Program (MDP) is designed for high caliber, recent university graduates who are interested in furthering their leadership skills while making direct contributions to the continued success of Brooks Instrument. This rotational program typically consists of three, eight-month rotations and is based out of our headquarters in Hatfield, PA.

The program’s goal is to produce the future leaders of Brooks by giving recent graduates the opportunity to advance their professional and technical skills, examine their career interests, and develop their leadership capabilities. As a MDP Associate, you will have real work experiences designed to provide a broad perspective of Brooks’ business, products and markets and receive high management visibility intended to challenge you and fast track your leadership potential.

Rotations are assigned based on candidate career interests and the needs of the organization. Rotational assignments typically include roles in Process Engineering, Product Engineering, New Product Development, Operations Supervision, Marketing & Sales, or Supply Chain. In addition to an Executive sponsor to provide coaching and career guidance, MDP Associates are also paired with peer mentors to help accelerate the transition from student to professional.

Potential duties may include:

• Provide Process Engineering support to production and other departments for the manufacture of Brooks Instrument products.
• Work with Engineering and other departments to successfully introduce new products or changes to existing products into production.
• Work with internal resources and external vendors to procure raw materials, components and services as needed.
• Plan and schedule production activities to achieve customer needs, marketing requirements, inventory and service level objectives while always ensuring a continuous production flow to manufacturing.
• Perform and lead others in production-related activities: i.e. assembling, testing and calibrating flow measurement and control devices.
• Learn ITW Toolbox concepts and apply them to the production areas to improve Key Performance Indicators.
• Work with Sales and Marketing Communications groups to develop marketing strategies that achieve product sales growth targets.
• Support the global Sales team with customer communication, order processing, and relationship management.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve customer satisfaction.
• Communicate regularly with Executives, Managers and co-workers in formal and informal settings.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related fields of study are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 required.
• Prior relevant co-op or internship experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task with a detail orientation and commitment to accountability in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative through student employment, club, volunteer or sport participation.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

Company

Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com) is an industry leader in flow measurement and flow control products for critical applications. The company is headquartered in Hatfield, PA with manufacturing locations in Pennsylvania, Hungary, Korea and Japan. The Company maintains sales and service offices throughout the world, and its products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as: life sciences, chemicals, semiconductor, analytical instruments, nuclear, food & beverage, and solar cells. The comprehensive Brooks product line includes a wide range of integrated technologies and models to solve most precision flow measurement and control challenges. These include, thermal mass flow, variable area (VA), pressure & vacuum, coriolis mass flow, and positive displacement devices to measure, regulate, and control gas and liquid flow in a variety of laboratory and process applications. These products are frequently mission critical and are often configured to address specific technical requirements of end-use applications. A range of accessories such as gas flow calibrators, pressure controllers, valves, and secondary instrumentation is also offered. Brooks has a venerable brand driven by consistently delivering products that are unsurpassed for reliability, repeatability, accuracy, and performance.

Established in 1946, Brooks was acquired by Emerson Electric in 1964. The company developed well over the years and established dominant market share in variable area flow meters and thermal mass flow controllers as well as unique capabilities in alternate instrumentation technology. The business delivered steady and profitable growth. Strong end market growth and new demand in emerging markets such as China, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Asia drove double digit growth at Brooks in many years. Believing there was value to be unlocked, American Industrial Partners, a private equity firm, acquired Brooks from Emerson on December 31, 2007. The company charted a going forward operating agenda focused on new product development, service and cost leadership, emerging market penetration, and synergistic acquisitions. In April of 2009, Brooks acquired Key Instrument, a VA flow meter manufacturer specializing in adjacent market space. In June of 2009, Brooks acquired the instrumentation segment of Celerity, immediately establishing a dominant market presence in the semiconductor market. 

Brooks experienced strong growth in the semiconductor market, stressing their ability to fulfill demand. Further, the acquired Celerity business originated from a number of business combinations resulting in a broad current and legacy product portfolio making it inherently cumbersome. To overcome this history, Brooks has launched a new generation of products that is enabling successful obsolescence of these legacy products. The recent history of growth requires a retooling of the sales framework to one that is more customer focused, scalable, and motivating to exceptional talent. In 2013, Brooks acquired Westphal, establishing a direct sales distribution channel in Germany and surrounding countries.

In 2011, in recognition of the fact that the primary value creation objectives had been met, American Industrial Partners made the decision to sell the Brooks Instrument business. Ultimately, the Brooks business was sold to ITW (Illinois Tool Works) on January 3, 2012. ITW is a fortune 200 company that was founded over 100 years ago. ITW is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. The company has operations in 56 countries that employ approximately 51,000 employees. These talented individuals, 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. ITW is on an aggressive growth trajectory that includes a strategy of not only growing organically, but through acquisition. 

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 (68 + 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.

Brooks Instrument is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.