Applications Engineer

Nordson Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Industrial Coating Systems is seeking an Applications Engineer to support customer engagement and product demonstrations on Automated Optical Inspection and acoustic microscope systems. You will prepare samples, run tests, and analyze results in a lab and production environment, gaining hands-on exposure to imaging and NDT in semiconductor markets.

Collaborating with Product Line Management and Sales, you will help with application development, system evaluations, and documentation while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, materials science, physics or related technical field.
• 0–5 years of engineering or applications experience.
• Experience in imaging, materials, semiconductors, or NDT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and inspect samples for optical inspection and acoustic imaging.
• Operate Nordson lab and production systems.
• Set up image recipes and fixtures for various package types.
• Monitor scan quality and system performance during evaluations.
• Support live and remote demonstrations in applications labs.
• Explain inspection results and basic defect interpretation.
• Document demo results and observations for internal and customer use.
• Collaborate with Sales and Applications teams during customer visits.
• Review and organize scan data, images, and reports.
• Assist in developing application notes and training materials.
• Provide feedback on system usability and performance.
• Support continuous improvement of demo workflows.

Skills

Imaging

Semiconductors

NDT

Data analysis

Communication

Independent work

Project management

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Applications Engineer will support customer engagement and product demonstration activities by preparing, running, and analyzing customer samples on laboratory and production Automated Optical inspection systems and acoustic microscope systems. This role provides hands‑on experience with advanced non‑destructive inspection technologies used in semiconductors and advanced packaging markets. This role will work closely with Product Line Management, and Sales teams to support customer demos, application development, and system evaluations. This position is ideal for a candidate seeking practical exposure to customer‑facing engineering, imaging systems, and semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Sample Preparation & System Operation

• Prepare and inspect customer samples for optical inspection and acoustic micro‑imaging
• Operate lab and production Nordson systems
• Set up image recipes and fixtures for various package types
• Monitor scan quality and system performance during evaluations

Customer Demonstrations & Application Support

• Support live and remote customer demonstrations in applications labs
• Assist in explaining inspection results and basic defect interpretation
• Document demo results, images, and observations for internal and customer use
• Collaborate with Sales and Applications teams during customer visits

Data Analysis & Technical Documentation

• Review and organize scan data, images, and reports
• Assist in developing application notes, demo reports, and training material
• Provide feedback on system usability and application performance
• Support continuous improvement of demo workflows and best practices

Systems Test & Validation

• Assist with system testing during new product development
• Execute predefined test plans and document results and observations
• Identify and report issues or anomalies to engineering and the applications teams

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related technical field required.
• 0 to 5 years of relevant engineering or applications experience.
• Experience related to imaging, materials, semiconductors, or NDT preferred
• Prior lab, research, or equipment‑based experience is a plus

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Proactive, responsible, confident, and results‑oriented
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Strong command of the English language
• Strong technical aptitude with hands‑on experience in laboratory, manufacturing, inspection, or engineering environments
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and communicate technical findings and recommendations
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills with a systematic engineering approach
• Comfortable working in a customer‑facing, cross‑functional environment with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations teams
• Ability to develop and optimize inspection methodologies, test procedures, and application solutions
• Good organizational, project management, and technical documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and technical software tools; imaging and data analysis experience preferred
• Experience with semiconductor packaging, electronics manufacturing, automated inspection systems, non‑destructive testing (NDT), or related technologies is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support customer evaluations, demonstrations, training, and field activities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and responsiveness

#LI-CC1 At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics. Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work. Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.