Nordson is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to support new product development, continuous improvement, database migration, and devops projects at the Golden Valley site. This position will work closely with the Software Engineering, Firmware, Electrical, and Operations teams to develop new products, calibrate / certify products, maintain existing product lines, and continuously improve relevant code bases.
The intern will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced new product development and manufacturing environment and meaningfully contribute to projects that directly impact operational performance and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Participate in the new product development process.
- Work with firmware engineers to communicate with embedded devices.
- Work with systems engineers to calibrate and certify new and existing products.
- Work with internal customers to resolve bugs on new and existing products.
- Write unit tests and stress tests for validation of software performance.
- Assist in testing software releases for other members of the team.
- Assists in collecting and processing data for our algorithm team.
- Participate in software process improvement team.
- Provides recommendations for user interface improvements.
- Perform additional software and engineering support activities as assigned.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to organize and analyze data and communicate findings effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Familiarity with C#, c++/CLI, native c++, CUDA, Azure Devops, and / or Visual Studio is preferred.
- Experience in Matlab or Python programming is preferred.
- Experience with user interface design with Winforms and WPF is preferred.
What You’ll Gain
- Real world experience developing new products in a fast-paced environment while supporting existing products and production lines.Hands-on experience supporting software engineering operations in a global technology company.Exposure to production processes, manufacturing engineering practices, and operational improvement initiatives.Opportunity to lead and contribute to projects that deliver measurable business results.Mentorship from experienced Software Engineers.Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across Operations, Electrical, Firmware, and Systems Engineering.Practical knowledge that supports academic studies and prepares you for a career in Software development.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to organize and analyze data and communicate findings effectively
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Familiarity with C#, C++/CLI, native C++, CUDA, Azure DevOps, or Visual Studio
- Experience with MATLAB or Python programming
- Experience with user interface design using WinForms and WPF
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
