Nordson Electronics Solutions, a global leader in assembly and advanced packaging stage solutions, 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.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Product Innovation Engineering, Plasma will lead the innovation and execution of plasma technology and new product development for Nordson products based in Carlsbad, CA. This role is responsible for contributing to and executing product and technology roadmaps for plasma-based solutions while working closely with customers, commercial teams, and cross-functional engineering partners to deliver on-time, high quality products that meet performance expectations. The Senior Manager, Product Innovation Engineering, Plasma will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, provide strategic and hands-on technical direction in plasma systems, vacuum processing, and semiconductor manufacturing applications, and partner globally to strengthen Nordson’s technical leadership and long-term product pipeline.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans and directs new product development activities for plasma technology, systems, and related hardware platforms.
- Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans, product roadmaps, and technology objectives for plasma-based products.
- Leads a technical team responsible for plasma systems, vacuum processing, chamber design, diagnostics, and semiconductor manufacturing applications.
- Participates in development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
- Ensures budgets, schedules, technical deliverables, and product development milestones meet corporate and business requirements.
- Regularly interacts with executives, senior managers, commercial teams, and major customers to promote and demonstrate Nordson’s technical capability as a plasma subject matter leader.
- Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through managers, technical leads, and senior individual contributors.
- Coordinates system-level analysis of interfaces, including mechanical, electrical, RF power delivery, software, firmware, vacuum, and process subsystems.
- Leads root cause analysis, failure analysis, and product performance improvement efforts for complex and highly visible customer or product issues.
- Coordinates with growth, strategy, and product teams to maintain a healthy product development pipeline and identify opportunities for plasma technology innovation.
- Participates in the development and strategy of patent applications and supports intellectual property generation for plasma products and processes.
- Maintains knowledge of state-of-the-art plasma principles, semiconductor process requirements, and related technology trends; may contribute to scientific literature, conferences, or customer-facing technical forums.
- Mentors, coaches, and develops engineering talent while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
- May coordinate interdepartmental and global research or development efforts, including customer requested specials and system modifications.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s University degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field, plus 10 or more years of engineering leadership or management experience.
- Requires strong experience with plasma systems, preferably including RF plasma systems, vacuum processing, and semiconductor manufacturing applications.
- Advanced degree or equivalent deep technical expertise in plasma physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated negotiation, relationship management, facilitation, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain high-level relationships with end customers, strategic partners, commercial teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Strategic and critical thinking abilities, strong analytical skills, and financial acumen.
- Proven leadership skills including team building, collaboration, accountability, strategic thinking, innovative thinking, and talent development.
- Strong decision-making skills in response to high-pressure customer, product, or technical situations.
- Strong project management skills with ability to plan sequence of events, assess critical path, manage risks, and actively develop mitigations.
- Ability to manage effectively at all levels, communicate a clear and compelling technical vision, and influence others to support timely achievement of initiatives and goals.
- Global leader with ability to engage and develop talent across multiple countries, functions, and team settings.
- Read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
- Author speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
- Effectively present complex information to top management, executives and public groups
- Comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra and advanced statistical theory
- Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, ANSYS).
- Understanding of semiconductor process control, DOE, SPC, and yield optimization.
- Familiarity with diagnostics tools (Langmuir probes, spectroscopy, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of plasma physics, RF power delivery and vacuum chamber design
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, cubicle environment.
Travel Required
Estimated 30%
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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 Electronics Solutions
Nordson Electronics Solutions is a trusted surface treatment and precision fluid dispensing equipment supplier within the global electronics manufacturing industry, working closely with semiconductor, printed circuit board, and precision assembly manufacturers. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Electronics Solutions is a global team that works to create machines and systems that improve the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing process. 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 Electronics Solutions. 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 or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field
- 10 or more years of engineering leadership or management experience
- Strong experience with plasma systems
- Experience with RF plasma systems, vacuum processing, and semiconductor manufacturing applications
- Strong knowledge of plasma physics, RF power delivery, and vacuum chamber design
- Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools such as MATLAB or ANSYS
- Understanding of semiconductor process control, DOE, SPC, and yield optimization
- Familiarity with diagnostics tools such as Langmuir probes and spectroscopy
- Advanced degree or equivalent deep technical expertise in plasma physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field
- Strong project management skills, including critical-path planning, risk management, and mitigation development
- Demonstrated leadership, team building, collaboration, accountability, and talent development skills
- Strong negotiation, relationship management, facilitation, decision-making, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage and develop talent across multiple countries, functions, and team settings
- Ability to apply advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory
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
