Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.
Summary of the role
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.
The Automation Engineer II is responsible for using the latest technology to improve, streamline and automate manufacturing processes by designing and implementing equipment that has a positive impact on quality, capacity, and cost of products. Must have proven ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple projects independently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with other engineers and manufacturing/assembly personnel to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of production are achieved.
- Design and plan electrical systems, including power, communications, and data.
- Create project plans to organize and direct project activities.
- Establish equipment specifications and requirements.
- Develop appropriate documentation including wiring schematics, bills of material, operation manuals, and troubleshooting guides for newly established automated equipment/processes.
- Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate project deliverables.
- Collaborate with New Product Development engineering to ensure new product designs meet DFM/DFA guidelines.
- Manage the Validation / Verification Process for new equipment release.
- Create operation manuals, training documentation, spare part lists, and troubleshooting guides for newly established automated equipment/processes.
- Support maintenance with diagnostic, troubleshooting and repairs of automated manufacturing systems.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working with automated assembly equipment and systems.
- Minimum 2 years hands on experience with instrumentation and controls equipment including PLCs, HMIs, and networking equipment.
- Keyence vision system programming experience preferred.
- Yushin robot programming experience a plus.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong solid modeling skills utilizing SolidWorks
- Familiar with programming of PLC’s, Beckhoff preferred.
- Designing and development of HMI systems
- Familiar with pneumatics and servo actuators/controls
- Strong electromechanical skill set.
- Strong problem-solving skills, hands on individual with the ability to multitask.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate with all levels of personnel.
- Strong Knowledge of Microsoft office products including Project, and Excel
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Manufacturing/Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
None
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters & Recruitment Agencies
Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson EFD or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson EFD employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson EFD. Nordson EFD will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson EFD’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.
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Interested?
If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.
About Nordson EFD
Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson EFD. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, automation engineering, or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience working with automated assembly equipment and systems
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with instrumentation and controls equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, and networking equipment
- Experience programming PLCs
- Solid modeling skills using SolidWorks
- Experience designing and developing HMI systems
- Familiarity with pneumatics and servo actuators or controls
- Strong electromechanical skills
- Keyence vision system programming experience
- Yushin robot programming experience
- Experience with Beckhoff PLCs
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nordson Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nordson Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Nordson Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) features automatic enrollment at 6%, a 50% match on up to 6% of pay, and an additional 3% company contribution for eligible U.S. employees even without employee contributions. Feedback suggests this retirement structure is above what many mid-size manufacturers offer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and a typical year-end shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s at many U.S. locations expand time off beyond standard PTO. Feedback suggests this shutdown is a distinctive work-life perk, though availability can vary by site or business unit.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Volunteer release time and a 3:1 charitable gift-matching program are offered alongside recognition programs, tuition assistance, and community initiatives. Feedback suggests these elements add value beyond core insurance and PTO.
Nordson Corporation Insights
What We Do
Nordson is a team of 7,300 global employees thriving in an environment where they are supported and encouraged to be their best. Working side by side, we build meaningful connections with each other and our customers. Together, we deliver products that are solutions, and they’re likely touching your life every day. Have you ever changed a diaper? Opened a box of cereal? Used a smart phone or driven a car? Then we’ve already met. At Nordson, we take pride in being an outstanding corporate citizen and strongly believe in sharing our success with the communities where our employees live and work. Whether you’re working in one of our labs, offices or manufacturing facilities, your efforts will enable our customers to succeed and our company to continuously improve and grow. We engineer, manufacture and market differentiated products and systems used for precision dispensing and processing in a variety of end markets, from packaging to transportation and medical to electronics. Founded in 1954, we operate under the values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy and excellence. Nordson is headquartered in the United States in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 30 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization
