Mechanical Engineer I

Nordson Packaging, a global leader in Packaging, 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 Mechanical Engineer I is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, & reporting of lab tests for the Adhesives Engineering and Marketing business groups in support of product development activities.  This entry-level position is intended to acquire product & application knowledge in preparation for future roles in areas such as design, manufacturing, and/or field support.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts tests that allow the engineering team to make a decision as to which designs best meet customer’s needs.
  • Test Planning: Proposes test plans, including but not limited to the identification of: components, layouts, procedures, and instrumentation.
  • Test Execution: Assembles the test setup and conducts the test.  Records and compiles all test data.  Able to efficiently identify and organize pertinent data to draw conclusions against the test objective.  Critically evaluates product performance, including results that may not been anticipated.
  • Test Reporting:  Demonstrates excellent communication skills; succinctly explains results such that the design team can quickly understand and act on the findings.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of product development activities.
• Ability to work in a lab environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.

Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in test set-up, testing, instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Self starter
• Enjoys problem solving
• Enjoys teamwork
• Mechanically inclined

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office/Lab 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.

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 Packaging

Nordson Packaging is the leader in precision dispensing, fluid management, and related technologies. We serve the Packaging end market to improve production efficiency and product quality for a variety of packaging manufacturing processes. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Packaging is a global team that works to create technology that helps efficiently apply adhesives to meet both form and function for a wide variety of packaging applications like tankless technology, self-diagnostic and intuitive touch-screen controls, auto-fill technology, clean-cutoff and self-cleaning applicators, and pattern generation controls. 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 Packaging. 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.