Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, 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.

PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Nordson EFD - East Providence, Rhode Island, United States

From the mobile device in your pocket to the sensors in your car, and even life-saving medical devices, our 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 will fit right into the Nordson culture.

We are looking for a talented Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the Nordson EFD product design team. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, and debugging mechanical hardware on electro-mechanical systems used in precision fluid dispensing for advanced manufacturing processes and medical fluid handling.  You will work on complex hardware-software interaction problems that require strong analytical and data driven approaches to make our products smarter, connected, and intelligent.

How YOU will make an impact:

• Lead mechanical design of electro-mechanical actuators, sensors, machined/molded/sheet-metal components and overall packaging on our products taking it from concept to production launch.   
• Work with external vendors and partners to develop new engineering analysis methodologies, optimize designs and augment internal capabilities.
• Independently perform tolerance analysis, run FEA and create design of experiments using scientific methods.
• Create design verification and validation plans, oversee execution of tests, analyze results, debug failures, and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications To Be Successful:

• 8 years’ experience in electro-mechanical product development.
• Strong analytical skills and engineering fundamentals in solid mechanics, materials, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanism design (using 3D CAD Solidworks), and manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in running and analyzing FEA/CFD.
• Have creatively and collaboratively solved problems with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, Design of Experiments and FMEA.
• Ability to craft clear engineering documentation (2D drawings, standard operating procedures, ECOs)
• Strong communications skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with a global team.
• Bachelors in Mechanical engineering.

What We Offer:

• Flexible work hours.
• 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: Estimated 10%

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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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 EFD

Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. 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 EFD. 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.