Nordson is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to assist in troubleshooting field electronics issues, develop JTAG tests for new and existing electronics assemblies, and assist in creation of electrical schematics at the Golden Valley site. This position will work closely with the Electrical Engineering and Firmware Engineering teams to improve product quality, delivery schedules, and productivity throughout the engineering development process.
The intern will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced research and development environment and contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact operational performance and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Participate in design reviews of electrical schematics
- Create and maintain JTAG tests for electronics assemblies
- Assist in creation of electrical schematics
- Assist in troubleshooting electronics assemblies that have shown non-conformities to a validated design
Experience, Education, and Competencies Required:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Experience or completed coursework in Electronics and Principles of Electronics Design
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Experience with schematic capture tools (OrCAD capture or similar) a plus
- Experience with Verilog or VHDL a plus
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in the field of Electrical Engineering in a global technology company.
- Exposure to research and development processes and best practices, and an in-house manufacturing environment.
- Opportunity to lead and contribute to projects that deliver measurable business results.
- Mentorship from experienced Electrical Engineers.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, Software, Firmware, Algorithms and Systems Engineering.
- Practical knowledge that supports academic studies and prepares you for a career in Electrical Engineering.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience with electronics and principles of electronics design, or completed coursework in these areas
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Experience with schematic capture tools such as OrCAD Capture or similar
- Experience with Verilog or VHDL
Nordson Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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
