Automation Engineer II (Manufacturing)

Nordson Corporation; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD, a global leader in fluid dispensing, seeks an Automation Engineer II to design and implement equipment that improves quality, capacity, and cost. You will collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams, plan electrical systems, create project plans, develop wiring schematics and manuals, and support maintenance of automated systems.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer or automation engineering and 3–5 years of experience with automated assembly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years experience with automated assembly equipment and systems.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with instrumentation and controls (PLCs, HMIs, networking).
• Keyence vision system programming experience preferred.
• Yushin robot programming experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and manufacturing personnel to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of production are achieved.
• Design and plan electrical systems, including power, communications, and data.
• Create project plans to organize and direct project activities.
• Establish equipment specifications and requirements.
• Develop wiring schematics, bills of material, operation manuals, and troubleshooting guides for newly established automated equipment/processes.
• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate project deliverables.
• Collaborate with New Product Development engineering to ensure new product designs meet DFM/DFA guidelines.
• Manage the Validation / Verification Process for new equipment release.
• Create operation manuals, training documentation, spare part lists, and troubleshooting guides for newly established automated equipment/processes.
• Support maintenance with diagnostic, troubleshooting and repairs of automated manufacturing systems.

Skills

SolidWorks

Electrical design

PLC/HMI programming

HMI systems

Pneumatics/servos

Electromechanical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Automation Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff PLCs

Keyence Vision

Yushin robot programming

Job description

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.

The Automation Engineer II is responsible for using the latest technology to improve, streamline and automate manufacturing processes by designing and implementing equipment that has a positive impact on quality, capacity, and cost of products. Must have proven ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple projects independently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other engineers and manufacturing/assembly personnel to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of production are achieved.
• Design and plan electrical systems, including power, communications, and data.
• Create project plans to organize and direct project activities.
• Establish equipment specifications and requirements.
• Develop appropriate documentation including wiring schematics, bills of material, operation manuals, and troubleshooting guides for newly established automated equipment/processes.
• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate project deliverables.
• Collaborate with New Product Development engineering to ensure new product designs meet DFM/DFA guidelines.
• Manage the Validation / Verification Process for new equipment release.
• Create operation manuals, training documentation, spare part lists, and troubleshooting guides for newly established automated equipment/processes.
• Support maintenance with diagnostic, troubleshooting and repairs of automated manufacturing systems.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working with automated assembly equipment and systems.
• Minimum 2 years hands on experience with instrumentation and controls equipment including PLCs, HMIs, and networking equipment.
• Keyence vision system programming experience preferred.
• Yushin robot programming experience a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong solid modeling skills utilizing SolidWorks
• Familiar with programming of PLC’s, Beckhoff preferred.
• Designing and development of HMI systems
• Familiar with pneumatics and servo actuators/controls
• Strong electromechanical skill set.
• 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.
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft office products including Project, and Excel

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manufacturing/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

None

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.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters & Recruitment Agencies

Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson EFD or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson EFD employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson EFD. Nordson EFD will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson EFD’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.

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 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.