CAREERS

Description:

Role Summary

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Product Manager to be responsible for the strategic direction, roadmap, and lifecycle management of a portfolio of industrial electric actuators and their associated accessories. This role bridges the technical and commercial worlds, working closely with engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and customers to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that meet market needs and drive business growth. This position reports to the Director of Marketing & Application Engineering.

Primary Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap:

· Define and execute product strategies aligned with business goals and market trends.

· Develop, maintain, and lead the execution of a multi-year product roadmap for electric actuators, ensuring alignment with customer needs and technological advancements 

Market & Customer Insight:

· Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify attractive market opportunities.

· Engage with customers, OEMs, and channel partners to gather voice-of-customer (VOC) insights and identify unmet needs

· Understand and map the customer journey and build processes that provide a robust UX focus

· Build product features and capabilities into product specifications to support a frictionless customer experience in utilizing Beck solutions

· Identify value propositions that support profitable growth.

Product Development & Lifecycle Management:

· Lead cross-functional teams through the product development process, from concept through launch and post-launch support.

· Ensure NPD projects are completed on-schedule and at product target cost.

· Manage product life cycle from introduction to end-of-life, including product enhancements, VAVE opportunities, quality improvement, and performance optimization.

· Maximize product backward compatibility and product migration paths to support 15+ year product life cycles.

Business Case & Financial Management:

· Develop business cases for new products and enhancements, including ROI and payback analysis.

· Monitor product line profitability and implement pricing strategies to meet margin targets.

Sales & Marketing Support:

· Collaborate with sales to develop go-to-market strategies, sales tools, and training materials.

· Support key customer engagements, technical sales efforts, and trade shows.

· Collaborate with marketing communications to develop product positioning, messaging, and promotional materials.

Technical & Application Expertise:

· Serve as an internal expert on actuator technologies, applications, and industry-specific requirements (e.g., NEMA ratings, IP ratings, torque specs, control interfaces).

· Support engineering in defining product specifications and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

· Ensure products meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Requirements:

Candidate Profile

Professional and Personal Requirements

· Resilience and adaptability remaining composed under pressure and adjusting strategies and tactics in response to market shifts.

· 8+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or technical marketing in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

· Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems, industrial process control, or related technologies.

· Rudimentary knowledge of control theory and trends in industrial process control

· Proven ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional teams.

· Data driven and process oriented.

· Analytical and financial skills.

· Customer-centric mindset.

· Technical acumen in electro-mechanical system.

· History of results-driven execution

· Experience with Project Management, PLM tools, ERP systems, and Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.

· Experience working with customers in water/wastewater, power generation, steel, pulp/paper, or mining industries is highly desirable.

· Excellent communication, listening, and structured problem-solving skills. 

· Ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external customers.

· Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the company’s mission.

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics Engineering

· MBA or equivalent business experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.

· Regular exposure to industrial plant environments requiring personal protective equipment

· Ability to travel, as necessary.

Work Environment

· Office environment with regular exposure to manufacturing areas.

· Predictable and reliable attendance required.

· Position requires 40 hours/5 days a week in-person at the Company’s Newtown, PA facility.

Location: Newtown,

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced embedded firmware and hardware solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in embedded architecture, firmware development, hardware-firmware integration, and system-level testing. In this role, you will contribute to processor selection, firmware design, smart power electronics integration, and the development of custom tools and systems used for calibration and validation. A strong focus on reliability, scalability, and maintainability is essential, along with hands-on experience in simulation, automated testing, and system modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and document system requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize system integration and performance
• Analyze and map current legacy architecture(s) to identify upgrade paths.
• Evaluate and select modern microcontrollers using structured decision tools.
• Design modular firmware architecture with RTOS, version control, and CI/CD integration.
• Develop and support firmware for custom calibration and test systems across NPD, manufacturing, and quality.
• Conduct code reviews, documentation, and unit testing to ensure reliability and maintainability
• Implement hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and firmware-in-the-loop (FIL) testing, automated test frameworks, and code simulation.
• Use MATLAB and Simulink for system modeling and validation.
• Formulate and execute test plans, analyze results, and deliver test reports.
• Coordinate with suppliers for evaluation kits, documentation, and long-term component support.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++, microcontroller architectures, and real-time systems.
• Experience with hardware-software integration and debugging tools.
• Hands-on experience with HIL/FIL testing, automated test systems, and simulation tools.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink-State flow for system modeling and validation.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of communication protocols and hardware interfaces
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience in agile development environments
• Experience on STM32 ,STMCUBEMX ,STMCUBEIDE

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods
• Regular exposure to manufacturing areas requiring personal protective equipment

Work Environment:

• Office environment with regular exposure to manufacturing areas
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
• Predictable and reliable attendance required
• Position requires 40 hours/5 days a week in-person at the Company’s facility

Location: Newtown,

Description:

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic CI roadmap aligned with business goals by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing process improvement opportunities.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams in executing the CI roadmap through the deployment of appropriate CI tools; including Value Stream Mapping, A3 Problem Solving, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Change-over Reduction, Transactional Process Improvement, Value Analysis Value Engineering, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, and other CI tools as appropriate.
• Support leadership in embedding CI thinking into management systems and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain appropriate KPIs and visual management tools to monitor progress.
• Train and mentor employees on CI tools and continuous improvement principles.
• Collaborate with all departments to eliminate non-value-added activities and improve workflows.
• Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Support strategic initiatives such as cost reduction, quality enhancement, and throughput improvement.
• Document and standardize best practices across the organization.
• Benchmark best practices and continuously evolve the CI strategy. 
• Champion a safe working environment by upholding Beck safety policies and integrating safety practices into continuous improvement initiatives to enhance employee well-being and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

Professional and Personal Requirements 

• Resilience and adaptability -- remain composed under pressure and adjusting strategies and tactics in response to business shifts.
• 5+ years of experience in facilitating and applying CI tools in product design, manufacturing, sales/marketing, and finance.
• Strong knowledge of CI tools and techniques (e.g., VSM, A3, SW, Kanban, SMED, TPI, VAVE, DFMA).
• Proven ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional teams.
• Analytical, data-driven, and process oriented.
• Ability to influence and lead change across diverse teams.
• Customer-centric mindset.
• Proven record of leading successful CI transformations.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Minitab, etc.).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, communication, listening, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the company’s mission. 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Experience in a business that effectively utilizes CI tools.
• Advanced knowledge of assembly and machining processes are a plus.

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.
• Regular exposure to manufacturing areas requiring personal protective equipment.

Work Environment 

• Office environment with regular exposure to manufacturing areas.
• Predictable and reliable attendance required.
• Position requires 40 hours/5 days a week in-person at the Company’s Newtown, PA facility.

Location: ,

Description:

General Job Description:

• Perform daily receiving of incoming materials and repairs.
• Package actuators, spare parts, and parts orders for shipment and make carrier arrangements as necessary.
• Construct skids and crates for finished drive assemblies.
• Coordinate carrier arrangements to meet customer delivery and carrier requests.
• This position will require interaction with other departments and outside carriers in support of operations.

Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma

Experience & Other Requirements:

• Previous related shipping/receiving experience of 5 to 10 years
• 3 to 5 years of experience with fabricating skids and crates for the shipment of Beck drives and Beck drive/valve mounting assemblies
• Ability to work independently and as a team to prioritize work assignments
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work priorities with other departments to ensure shipment needs are met
• Ability to make sound judgments with shipping/receiving related issues
• Basic computer skills, experience in the use of UPS on-line shipping system
• Familiarity with basic packaging techniques and equipment such as pneumatic staplers, nail guns, and pallet trucks.
• Knowledge and skilled with using fork trucks
• Experience with coordinating carrier arrangements
• Possess excellent attention and respect for detail
• Possess good oral communication skills
• Predictable and reliable attendance is required

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking for a majority of the work day
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. on occasion
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Location: ,

Description:

General Job Description:

• Complete complex mechanical and electro-mechanical sub-assembly work utilizing written instructions and CAD drawings.
• Perform hand soldering per written instructions and CAD drawings.  
• Perform wire-processing tasks including: cutting, stripping, crimping, tinning of wire.
• Assist with instructing and developing employees on sub-assembly operations.
• Participate in workplace organization projects and the integration of Lean concepts.
• Perform other general shop duties or assist other departments as business demands require.

Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required.

Experience & Other Requirements:

• 10 years of related mechanical or electrical assembly experience.
• 2 or more years of successful performance with Beck sub-assembly work.     
• Proficient with hand tools and torque wrenches.
• Experience with basic electronic equipment such as multi-meters and hypot testers.
• Must be proficient with soldering electrical / electronic components.
• Must be able to work independently from blue prints, sketches, oral, or written instructions without supervision or technical guidance.
• Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Must have proven professional qualities including strong initiative, integrity, and the desire and ability to work effectively as a member of various work teams.
• Possess a working knowledge and the ability to apply the concepts of Lean Manufacturing to achieve continuous production improvements.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read English and interpret documents such as safety guidelines, method sheets, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work overtime as needed when business demands require.
• Must possess basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to perform repetitious tasks.
• Must possess good manual dexterity.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators.

Advancement Path:

• Senior Sub-Assembler
• Final Assembler C

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Location: Newtown, PA

Description:

General Job Description:

• Safely and proficiently setup, prove-out, program, and operate CNC lathes, and/or milling machines, grinders, and gear shapers.  
• Ensure accuracy, revision level and validity of production documentation and inspection tools prior to starting a job.
• Perform part inspections as necessary to ensure quality of work and continually monitor parts production to ensure adherence to blueprint tolerances using appropriate inspection tools and criteria.
• Responsible for deburring all parts after machining operation to meet required specifications.
• Maintain correct daily labor time recording and accurate entries on applicable manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex machining problems, and recommend process and tooling improvements.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion and perform basic preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Perform other general shop duties or assist other departments as business demands require. 
• Operate multiple pieces of equipment concurrently when cycle time permits.
• Provide in-depth technical training and mentor shop personnel in the proper setup and operation of qualified CNC equipment.
• Maintain all quality and productivity standards.
• Promote a positive, professional atmosphere and support activities that enhance the welfare and morale of Beck employees.
• Promote and ensure a safe working environment by demonstrating consistent adherence to Beck safety policies.

Requirements:

Experience & Other Requirements:

• 7 to 10 years of experience of setting up, proving out, and operating CNC turning, and/or milling, grinding, and gear shaping equipment, including making program edits, tool offsets, and compensations.
• Must be able to work independently from blue prints, sketches, oral, or written instructions without supervision or technical guidance.
• Must have the skills, ability, and desire to serve as a mentor for shop personnel as needed. 
• Possess a thorough knowledge of typical shop inspection equipment such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators, bore gages, CMM’s, and be proficient with all inspection methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), metal cutting principles, tooling, and thread nomenclature is required.
• Must be proficient in Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. Mechanical Drafting and Computer skills in CAD and Solid Works are beneficial. 
• Possess a working knowledge and the ability to apply the concepts of Lean Manufacturing to achieve continuous production improvements.
• Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Must have proven professional qualities including strong initiative, integrity, and the desire and ability to work effectively as a member of various work teams.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read English and interpret documents such as safety guidelines, method sheets, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work overtime as needed when business demands require.
• Must possess basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators.

Advancement Path:

• Toolmaker, Leadman

Location: Newtown, PA