Nordson Nonwovens, a global leader in Nonwovens, 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.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Senior Application Engineer is responsible for applications engineering which may include designing, defining, implementing system requirements, analyzing and/or testing company products to create and develop system solutions based on customer requirements. The position will conduct feasibility tests and work on process development projects to meet customer specifications and/or requirements. They will be responsible for development of bill of materials, drawing of system diagrams, overseeing the design, and managing system orders from quoting to installation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Partners with sales team to review customers' technical needs and recommends specific product/service solutions to meet these needs to drive Nordson’s market share.
• Conducts feasibility tests and works on process development projects to meet customer specifications and/or requirements
• Estimates costs and consults with the sales force on technical matters, ensuring that proposed solutions can be integrated with current systems and equipment.
• Works with engineers from various departments to resolve problems that arise during and after implementation.
• Answers questions from field sales, service, and/or customers about equipment performance and makes recommendations on what equipment to use for a particular purpose.
• Oversees the design of and/or specifies special components as needed for custom system solutions.
• May assist with sales presentations to prospective customers and in conducting user training for customers on-site.
• May guide the work of lower level engineers.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical or Electrical preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of prior related applied engineering experience.
• Advanced understanding of mathematical and engineering principles and methods used to design systems and components.
• Ability to make well-reasoned and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available considerations and factors.
• Ability to adapt behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; adjusts rapidly to new situations or issues warranting attention and resolution.
• A strong skill in task prioritization and ability to adjust priorities as business dictates.
Minimal Travel 0-10%. Position will be onsite at our Johns Creek facility.
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 Nonwovens
Nordson Nonwovens is the leader in precision dispensing, fluid management, and related technologies. We serve the Nonwovens end market to improve production efficiency and product quality for hygiene and medical disposable manufacturing processes. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Nonwovens is a global team that works to create machines and systems that improve the manufacturing process for a wide range of products like baby diapers, feminine care, adult incontinence, surgery pads, band-aids®, surgical drapes and similar products. 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 Nonwovens. 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 Engineering; Mechanical or Electrical preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of prior related applied engineering experience
- Advanced understanding of mathematical and engineering principles and methods used to design systems and components
- Ability to make well-reasoned and timely decisions based on careful review and informed analysis
- Ability to adapt behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions
- Strong skill in task prioritization and ability to adjust priorities as business dictates
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.
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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
