Design, test, manufacture, installation, maintenance and application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity and electronics. Identify, analyze and resolve deficiencies and challenging problems during product development process using simulations, prototype testing, and feasibility studies. Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. Consult with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products. May estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
Job Summary
As a team member of our global new product development team, a Electrical Engineer is responsible for defining, designing, testing, documenting, and releasing new products for Nordson Electronic Solutions. A successful Electrical Engineer will use sound engineering principles to develop products that meet or exceed our product requirements ensuring our new products meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards while delivery new products that deliver overall value and performance for our customers. In addition, the Electrical Engineer will work to meet our stage-gate requirements delivering products that are on-time, meet cost targets, and are of the highest quality. Working alone or as part of a larger project team, the mechanical engineer will successfully collaborate with others and apply an innovative attitude and energy to help our customers and Nordson succeed.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Applies engineering principles leading to robust designs meeting all product requirements.
Designs electrical aspects of our products including electrical and control systems for fluid applicators & fluid management systems, automation machines, and interfaces with our customers’ line control processes.
Ability to develop and execute test plans that provide sound data proving designs meet the highest of standards regarding safety, regulatory, and quality guidelines.
Follows our stage-gate process, nVision, planning and meeting project milestones and cost targets on-time with good quality.
Works with Mechanical and Software engineering disciplines to integrate designs into one cohesive product meeting all performance requirements.
Collaborates with product line management to develop and review specifications.
Work as partners with Operations, designing products for manufacturing while supporting the building and training for prototype builds and beta test versions.
Supports Voice-of-Customer(VOC) discussions with customers as required.
Other duties may be assigned as required.
Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a BS Electrical Engineering degree plus 4 – 7 years of experience or equivalent relevant experience.
- SolidWorks design experience or equivalent is required.
- Experience with sensors, measuring devices, control systems, and automation is preferred.
- Stage-gate & project management experience is preferred.
- Experience developing & launching new products is a plus.
- Experience with customer interactions and factory visits is a plus.
- Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system, SAP is a plus.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Well organized self-starter; ability to plan & coordinate tasks.
- Proven ability to work effectively alone or part of a larger project team environment; collaborates across organization and different regions.
- Strong project management skills, proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Detail oriented, manages and address risk effectively.
- Strong written and oral presentation and communication skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
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.
The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; requires close vision ability. Noise level is usually moderate.
Travel Required
Estimated 5% (Customer VOC & project meetings)
Skills Required
- BS Electrical Engineering degree
- 4 - 7 years of experience
- SolidWorks design experience
- Experience with sensors and control systems
- Stage-gate & project management experience
- Experience developing & launching new products
- Customer interaction experience
- Experience using an ERP system, SAP
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
