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Design, test, manufacture, installation, maintenance and application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity and electronics. Identify, analyze and resolve deficiencies and challenging problems during product development process using simulations, prototype testing, and feasibility studies. Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. Consult with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products. May estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
Job Summary
As a team member of our global new product development team, a Electrical Engineer is responsible for defining, designing, testing, documenting, and releasing new products for Nordson Electronic Solutions. A successful Electrical 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 while delivery new products that deliver overall value and performance for our customers. In addition, the Electrical 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
Applies engineering principles leading to robust designs meeting all product requirements.
Designs electrical aspects of our products including electrical and control systems for fluid applicators & fluid management systems, automation machines, and interfaces with our customers’ line control processes.
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 stage-gate process, nVision, planning and meeting project milestones and cost targets on-time with good quality.
Works with Mechanical 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.
Other duties may be assigned as required.
Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a BS Electrical Engineering degree plus 4 – 7 years of experience or equivalent relevant experience.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
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% (Customer VOC & project meetings)