Senior Mechanical Engineer

Nordson EPS, a global leader in Electronic 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.

Nordson Electronics Solutions, a global leader in precision electronics, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team in Carlsbad, CA as Mechanical Engineer II. 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.

As a team member of our global new product development team, a Mechanical Engineer is responsible for defining, designing, testing, documenting, and releasing new products for Nordson Electronic Solutions.  A successful Mechanical Engineer will use sound engineering principles to develop products that meet or exceed our product requirements ensuring our new products meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards for new products that deliver overall value and performance for our customers.  In addition, the Mechanical Engineer will work to meet our stage-gate requirements delivering products that are on-time, meet cost targets, and are of the highest quality.  Working alone or as part of a larger project team, the Mechanical Engineer will successfully collaborate with others and apply an innovative attitude and energy to help our customers and Nordson succeed.
 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

May conduct feasibility studies on new and modified designs.

• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered. 
• May direct support personnel in preparation of detailed design, design testing, prototype fabrication and manufacturing. 
• Applies engineering principles leading to robust designs meeting all product requirements.
• Designs mechanical aspects of our products including fluid applicators & fluid management systems, automation machine frames & structure, sheet metal, etc. in a variety of different forms, materials, and functions.
• Ability to develop and execute test plans that provide sound data proving designs meet the highest of standards regarding safety, regulatory, and quality guidelines.
• Follows our phase-gate process, nVision, planning and meeting project milestones and cost targets on-time with good quality.
• Works with Electrical and Software engineering disciplines to integrate designs into one cohesive product meeting all performance requirements.
• Collaborates with product line management to develop and review specifications.
• Work as partners with Operations, designing products for manufacturing while supporting the building and training for prototype builds and beta test versions.
• Supports Voice-of-Customer(VOC) discussions with customers as required.
• Plans and coordinates large projects or several small projects. 
• Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a BS Mechanical Engineering degree plus 7 – 10 years of experience or equivalent relevant experience.

• Solidworks experience or equivalent is required.
• Experience with sensors, measuring devices, control systems, and automation is preferred.
• phase-gate & project management experience is preferred.
• Experience developing & launching new products is a plus.
• Experience with customer interactions and factory visits is a plus.
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system, SAP is a plus.

Compensation

Salary range for this position is: $112,000 to $132,000 annually.

The base pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, business considerations, and local market conditions, as well as candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, and skills

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.
 

Travel Required
Estimated 5-10%

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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.