Intern (Electronics Engineering)

Nordson; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson MEDICAL seeks an ambitious engineering student to join our team in a hands-on role focused on electronics and electromechanical assemblies. You will gain exposure to manufacturing environments, root cause analysis, and documentation practices essential to medical device development.

You will assist with daily operations, participate in design reviews, and learn Lean/Six Sigma methodologies while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• In pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline related to medical devices.
• Internship, co-op, or project experience in electronics or medical device manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sustaining daily operations for electronics and electromechanical assemblies (PCBAs, sensors, cabling).
• Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting for production or field issues with mentors.
• Contribute to test fixture development, calibration, and test protocol documentation.
• Participate in ECO documentation, test execution, and implementation activities.
• Draft or revise work instructions, technical reports, and validation docs (IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ).
• Perform basic data analysis and report generation using Excel or similar tools.
• Attend design reviews and provide feedback on manufacturability and serviceability.
• Learn Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and improve reliability and throughput.
• Support tasks requiring ESD safety and cleanroom entry procedures as necessary.
• Gain working knowledge of regulatory and quality system requirements (FDA QSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971).

Skills

Time management

Medical device interest

Excel / Office

CAD / SolidWorks

Root cause analysis

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Systems/Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Nordson Medical , a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, 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.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with sustaining daily operations across electronics and electromechanical assemblies, including PCBAs, sensors, and cable harnesses.
• Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting for production or field return issues alongside engineering mentors.
• Contribute to test fixture development, calibration activities, and test protocol documentation.
• Participate in engineering change order (ECO) documentation, test execution, and implementation activities.
• Help draft or revise work instructions, technical reports, and validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ).
• Perform basic data analysis and report generation using Excel, Minitab, or similar tools.
• Attend design reviews and provide feedback on manufacturability and serviceability with support.
• Learn to apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and improve reliability and throughput.
• Support tasks requiring ESD safety and cleanroom entry procedures as necessary.
• Gain working knowledge of regulatory and quality system requirements (FDA QSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971).

Education and Experience Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Prior internship, co-op, or technical project experience in electronics or medical device manufacturing is preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to independently complete assigned tasks.
• Strong interest in medical device manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Interest in electronics assembly, sensor technology, and regulated product development.
• Familiarity with circuit board components, testing principles, or troubleshooting basics.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to follow directions and ask questions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); exposure to SolidWorks or CAD is preferred.
• Basic understanding of root cause analysis, data analysis, and engineering documentation.

About Nordson Medical

At Nordson MEDICAL, you don't have to be a doctor to help save lives. We are the global expert in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices and component technologies. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson MEDICAL is a global team that works to create components for life-saving medical devices. 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 MEDICAL. 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.