Global Field Service Engineer - Polymer Processing Systems

Nordson Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Corporation—Polym er Processing Systems (PPS) field service engineer role involves on-site technical support for extrusion dies, screen changers, pumps, valves, pelletizers, and cleaning systems.

You will lead startup, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and training at customer sites, partnering with internal teams to resolve issues and support service opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate/Two-year technical degree preferred; hands-on experience considered.
• Five+ years of field service experience in plastics extrusion, polymer processing, or related equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and controls in industrial settings.
• Experience with extrusion tooling, die maintenance, screen changers, pumps, valves, or pelletizers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites as Nordson’s technical representative.
• Review drawings, configurations, and requirements to plan service.
• Install, start up, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PPS equipment.
• Train customers on operation, startup, and maintenance best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PLC, PID, and drive issues.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs & PID controls

Hydraulic systems

Drawing interpretation

Documentation

Communication

Education

Two-year technical degree (mechanical/electrical/mechatronics/industrial technology)

5+ years field service experience in plastics/extrusion or related

Tools

CRM (Salesforce/C4C)

Job description

Nordson Corporation—Polym er Processing Systems (PPS) field service engineer role involves on-site technical support for extrusion dies, screen changers, pumps, valves, pelletizers, and cleaning systems.

You will lead startup, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and training at customer sites, partnering with internal teams to resolve issues and support service opportunities.