Nordson Product Assembly, a global leader in Product Assembly, 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 Product Development Lab Technician will be a part of a cross-functional team of electrical, mechanical, and software engineers responsible for testing and verification of new innovative products for the Nordson Product Assembly Division. The Product Development Lab Technician is a skilled individual contributor with an inquisitive nature, responsible for the preparation of design prototypes, conducting evaluations, data acquisition, test equipment design, selection and maintenance, report writing and participation in the troubleshooting and design review process

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Skilled in testing, set-up and instrumentation of electromechanical and electronic products.
• Builds and tests sub-assemblies or parts of larger projects under supervision.
• Maintains, modifies and documents changes to existing laboratory and test equipment to operate as needed as directed.
• Makes cause and effect relationships from data obtained.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical circuits for R&D and New Product development projects.
• Makes recommendations as to parts layouts, procedures, test methods, instrumentation and data acquisition methods.
• Writes test reports by identifying basic data and drawing basic conclusions.
• Interacts with engineers on regular basis providing information and recommendations leading to conclusions that affect product design.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical or electronics engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience as a technician in a design, development or manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read and understand Engineering Report requests and then be able to efficiently execute the testing and report back the data as required.
• Solid understanding of good laboratory safety and operations practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Detail oriented, dependable and willing to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibility.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. Strong communication skills a must. .

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses ability to understand test requirement document.
• Experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, voltage generators and other relevant equipment)
• Experience with using mechanical tools to set up Nordson equipment.
• Experience with a variety of data acquisition hardware.
• Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Laboratory environment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and on occasion up to 75 pounds. 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 Product Assembly

Nordson Product Assembly is the leader in precision dispensing, fluid management, and related technologies. We serve the Product Assembly end market to improve production efficiency and product quality for a variety of product manufacturing processes. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Product Assembly is a global team that works to create adhesive dispensing solutions that deliver precise and reliable application while optimizing material use and lowering production costs for markets like appliances, automotive & e-mobility, bookbinding, electronics, filter manufacturing, paper, wood, construction and many more. 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 Product Assembly. 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.