Automation Engineer I (Manufacturing)

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.
We are looking for an Automation Engineer I to join the Nordson EFD team. In this role you will be responsible for development, support and maintenance of automated production equipment including programming of PLC and HMI systems. Must have proven ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple projects independently and must perform functions to provide Automation Engineering and technical support, management, and execution of small to large projects/assignments from initial concept to final closeout.
How YOU will make an impact:
* Work within engineering and project team for new or modify existing automated machinery to automate manufacturing processes.
* Coordinate with other engineers and manufacturing/assembly personnel to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of production are achieved.
* Work individual project budgets and schedules and routinely report progress.
* Design and specify some electrical components for custom automated industrial machines.
* Establish documentation, manuals, training documentation, spare part lists, and troubleshooting guides for newly established automated equipment/processes.
* Support maintenance with trouble- shooting and repairs for automated systems.
Qualifications To Be Successful:
* Bachelor's degree in electronic/computer engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
* Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in working with automated equipment and systems.
* Minimum 2 years hands on experience with instrumentation and controls equipment including PLCs, HMIs, and networking equipment.
* At least 1 year of experience with hardware (electrical wiring) experience
* Ability to coordinate with outside suppliers.
* Strong problem-solving skills, hands on individual with the ability to multitask.
* Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate with all levels of personnel.
* Experience in PLC and HMI programming.
* Must have the ability to shift priorities according to changes in department/facility needs and be open to different ideas/approaches.
What We Offer:
* Starting day 1, your benefits include Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), 401k (with match AND additional 3% annual company contribution), tuition reimbursement and Life Insurance.
* Annual cash bonus based on personal & company performance.
* In addition to paid time off and paid holidays, each employee receives 16 hours of paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services in our communities.
* Full-service on-site cafeteria
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.
Travel Required: Minimal
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.
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Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.
Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.