Principal Mechatronics & Optical Metrology Engineer

Nordson Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Matching gifts

Job summary

Nordson Test & Inspection is hiring a Principal Mechatronics Test & Development Engineer to lead verification, validation, and calibration for an optical metrology product line. You will contribute hands-on to prototype builds, integration, and design maturation.

The role requires strong experience in test automation and data analysis (Python/ Matlab; LabVIEW), CAD (SolidWorks/Creo), and familiarity with GD&T and MSA/GR&R.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Optical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience developing mechatronic systems from prototype through pilot/transfer; optical/metrology experience preferred.
• Experience with test automation and data analysis using Python and/or Matlab; familiarity with C# for instrument control a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD with the ability to release build-ready drawings (GD&T)
• Practical experience with motion stages, sensors, DAQ, and lab instrumentation.
• Knowledge of calibration design, error budgets, statistics, and MSA/GR&R.

Responsibilities

• Define the verification plan and acceptance criteria for builds and pilot runs; maintain requirements-to-test traceability.
• Design and implement calibration methods for optical and electro-mechanical subsystems, including reference artifacts and uncertainty analyses.
• Build, maintain, and document automated test scripts and data pipelines; ensure configuration control and code quality standards.
• Plan and execute environmental, stability, and reliability evaluations; synthesize findings into design recommendations.
• Create and maintain controlled procedures, work instructions, and training for test and calibration activities.
• Design and release test fixtures and jigs (SolidWorks/Creo), including tolerances and GD&T for fabrication.
• Support prototype bring-up and integration (motion control, sensors, electrical harnessing, alignment).
• Conduct structured experiments to isolate contributors to measurement error and drive corrective actions.
• Serve as technical owner for test/calibration for the product line; align with Systems Engineer.

Skills

Test automation

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

C#

CAD (SolidWorks)

Creo

GD&T

MSA/GR&R

Calibration design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Optical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

DAQ hardware

Job description

Nordson Test & Inspection is hiring a Principal Mechatronics Test & Development Engineer to lead verification, validation, and calibration for an optical metrology product line. You will contribute hands-on to prototype builds, integration, and design maturation.

The role requires strong experience in test automation and data analysis (Python/ Matlab; LabVIEW), CAD (SolidWorks/Creo), and familiarity with GD&T and MSA/GR&R.