A Software Engineering Intern is responsible for assisting the Engineering Team in projects and tasks associated with the development of innovative Nordson EFD products. Interns will work on projects designed to help them gain real-world, hands-on experience working independently under an assigned supervisor. The internship presents the opportunity to work and learn in a multidisciplinary environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Write high level software for automated testing, data handling, GUI creation etc.
- Debug product software using hands on data-driven root cause analysis of electromechanical systems.
- Develop control algorithms.
- Help document code.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related engineering field.
- Must have completed Sophomore year at start of internship/Co-op.
Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting (Python).
- Exposure to Algorithm development.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications required (Word, Power point and Excel)
- Team player with positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Office and Lab working conditions.
Travel Required
None
Minimal
Estimated 10%
Skills Required
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field
- Must have completed sophomore year before the internship or co-op begins
- Proficiency in C and C++
- Proficiency in Python or other scripting
- Exposure to algorithm development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn
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
