Precision robotics and automation systems for semiconductor manufacturing
Brooks Automation designs precision robotics, contamination control systems, and integrated automation for chip manufacturers. The tech stack—C/C++, ARM, Python, Oracle SCM, SolidWorks, SCARA robotics—reflects deep embedded systems and manufacturing execution expertise. Active hiring skews heavily toward engineering and manufacturing roles across nine countries, with a cloud migration and security hardening initiative underway (Citrix→hybrid cloud), suggesting the company is modernizing its own infrastructure while scaling production.
Brooks Automation is a provider of robotics and automation systems for semiconductor manufacturing, operating globally with headquarters in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The company serves chip manufacturers with precision robotics, contamination control solutions, and manufacturing automation tools designed to improve throughput, yield, and cost per wafer. Brooks operates across manufacturing sites, customer support, engineering, and finance functions. The product portfolio spans hardware robotics (SCARA systems, precision handling) and software for manufacturing execution (Oracle SCM integration). Current operational focus includes greenfield manufacturing site expansion, new product introductions in key markets, and modernization of legacy on-premises infrastructure to hybrid cloud.
Core stack includes C/C++, Python, ARM, SolidWorks CAD, Oracle SCM, SCARA robotics, Windows/Linux, Azure, AWS, Salesforce, and Microsoft 365. The company is migrating away from Citrix toward hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Yes. Engineering roles represent the largest hiring segment (28 active openings). The company is recruiting across 9 countries including the US, China, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and the UK.
Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The company operates globally with manufacturing and engineering presence across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
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