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
Software Systems Engineering is an arm of systems that addresses the development of complex software-intensive systems. It involves analyzing, designing, developing, testing, and maintaining a broad range of software based on specific user needs, while taking into consideration the quality, time, and budget required. The individual needs to understand and be able to explain all features of the system software. The SSE needs to work with the product owner, developers, and QAs on understanding how the system should work and how the software supports its functionality.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- A Software Systems Engineer will assess a problem and design a new system or improve the existing one to make it better and more efficient. They need to demonstrate superb technical competency, deliver mission-critical infrastructure, and ensure the highest availability, performance, and security.
- Consult with cross-functional developers (electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing) to determine system functional specifications
- Create and document the system architecture using proven methods.
- Analyze and verify that the system design meets requirements
- The SSE will work with other Engineers to understand, develop, and ensure that algorithms used in the software are documented and incorporated in the Software Requirements Document.
- The SSE works with team leads and developers to create the software development plan.
- The SSE should work with the development team in reviewing and suggesting improvements to the software test plan.
- Actively embrace continuous improvement of self and of the team. Provide constructive feedback to peers to improve the team and processes.
- The SSE supports story definition, providing the clarifications necessary to assist the team with their story estimates and sequencing.
- The SSE needs to focus on the software as a system. The SSE should understand software interfaces, support, and control of third-party devices.
- The SSE will be responsible for serving as the primary on-site lead for the satellite office, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and alignment with organizational standards.
- Provide light office management support, including coordination of facilities, supplies, and local vendor relationships.
- Act as a key liaison between the satellite office and headquarters, facilitating communication, escalating issues as needed, and supporting cross-location collaboration.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Requires a degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 6 – 10 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and experience in Agile development.
- Proven work experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting software/hardware systems.
- Familiarity with UML and/or other systems modeling capabilities
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 10-20%
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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
- Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- 6 - 10 years of relevant experience
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
