Process Engineer (graduate)

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Nordson MEDICAL designs, engineers and manufactures complex devices and components with applications in wound healing, surgical and minimally invasive, fluid management, pulmonology and interventional and structural heart. Our pioneering Advanced Polymers team was the first to manufacture and supply medical balloons to the medical device industry. Nordson MEDICAL works with doctors, start-ups and large medical companies around the world at any point in the product lifecycle, from concept to launch and beyond.

Nordson Medical, a global leader in the medical device industry, is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer to join our team in Galway, Ireland. 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

Participates as a team member in the production / engineering team providing line support and engineering support for commercial products in Balloons and catheters.

Role and Responsibilities

• Contributes to yield / efficiency improvement projects for production.

• Contributes to execution of process validation activities and test protocols.

• Conducts feasibility studies, continuous improvement and lean projects to improve yields, balance the line and increase outputs.

• Completes / maintains preventative maintenance and calibration for the cleanroom equipment.

• Complete equipment qualification for new equipment.

• Participate in daily meetings with focus on line yields, output and efficiency.

• Problem solving production issues and implement robust solutions.

• Ensure standard times are accurate and achievable for each part.

• Drive continuous improvement within the site.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Plastics or Biomedical Engineering is desired. In lieu of a degree, previous experience in a similar or exact role may be considered.

• 8 month place in relevant role is desired

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient communication skills, written and oral.

• Flexibility, persistence, resourcefulness, a drive to succeed, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

• SolidWorks 3D CAD proficiency.

• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement and Lean principles is desired.

• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM / DFA) is desired.

• Experience working within operations / engineering to develop strong manufacturing process instructions and operator training to ensure smooth product transition into the manufacturing environment is desired.

• Familiarity with FDA QSR and ISO 13485 medical device regulations is desired.

• Familiarity with Minitab, statistics, etc. is desired