Automation Engineer II (Manufacturing)

Nordson EFD LLC; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD is seeking an Automation Engineer II to design, automate, and improve manufacturing processes. You will create equipment specs, project plans, and documentation to enable scalable automated systems across production lines.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and vision/robotics, plus the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This is an on-site position in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience with automated assembly equipment and systems.
• 2+ years hands-on with instrumentation and controls incl. PLCs, HMIs, networking.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and manufacturing staff to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness.
• Design and plan electrical systems including power, communications, and data.
• Create project plans and organize activities.

Skills

SolidWorks

PLC/Beckhoff

HMI design

Pneumatics

Servo controls

Electromechanical

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office/Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering

Tools

Keyence vision

Yushin robot

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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. 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.