Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

From the mobile device in your pocket to the sensors in your car, and even life-saving medical devices, Nordson’s technology is used to make products that touch your life every day. Do you want to join a growing team in a market-leading technology company? We’re looking for motivated individuals who care about helping our customers succeed. If you value integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence, you’ll fit right in to the Nordson culture.

Come join the Nordson EFD team as an Automation Engineer Supervisor! In this role you will be responsible for independently coordinating and/or performing activities to implement new processes/equipment, and managing the activities required to continuously improve throughput and uptime of manufacturing equipment. This position is also responsible for the daily coordination of department personnel numbering between 5-10 employees.

How YOU will make an impact:

• Supervise and coordinate a department of 5-10 automation technicians ensuring proper machine maintenance, spare component and PM processes are in place.
• Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Omron)
• Configuring and designing HMI systems (e.g., Allen Bradley. PC)
• Familiar with Industry Standards UL and CE
• Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
• Desired - experience with Vision System programming (e.g., Cognex, Keyence)
• Desired - experience with Robot programming (e.g., ABB, Fanuc)
• Drive continuous improvement through the design of assembly process and equipment, supporting both quality and productivity advancement, utilizing Lean Manufacturing methods.
  • Manage all aspects of capital equipment procurement process including specification, vendor selection, design review, approval, and installation.
  • Prepare detailed cost justification and secure capital asset approval for equipment projects.
  • Redesign/modify components/systems as required to ensure long-term manufacturing reliability.
  • Participate in the revision of existing product designs in support of Manufacturing activities.
• Participate in the New Product Development process engineers to create/ensure the ability to manufacture products on a production scale.
  • Manage the Validation / Verification Process for New Equipment release.
• Coordinate activities within the Automation department ensuring personnel are attentively overseeing and repairing all automation equipment to the standards of the organization.
  • Perform root cause analysis and resolution of customer complaints where engineering support is required.
  • Focus on continuous improvements on our automation equipment and looks to assist in integrating that into the molding department.
  • Create/modify Control Plans used to monitor component and assembly quality during manufacturing. This includes designing any tests and fixtures required for this purpose. (In-house and Outsourced production)
• Ensure that engineering documentation is appropriately maintained and controlled per ISO practices.
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment.

Qualifications To Be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fast-paced automation field
• Previous supervisory experience with proven ability to positively influence progress and change.
• Experience with SolidWorks software
• Advanced Electromechanical Skills
• Fluent in 3D modeling of parts, mechanisms, and assemblies
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft office products including Project, and Excel
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts to top management and to implement ideas that improve the process.
• Six Sigma Certification, Black Belt preferred.

What We Offer:

• Starting day 1, your benefits include:
  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • Paid Time Off (including annual company shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s)
  • Annual bonus based on personal & company performance.
  • 401k (with match AND additional 3% annual company contribution)
  • Health Savings Accounts (with employer contribution)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing programs to help you live a healthy happy lifestyle.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Office, lab & manufacturing 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.

Travel Required: Minimal

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