Principal Process Technician

Nordson Corporation; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson MEDICAL is seeking an experienced injection molding engineer to join our team in Florida. You will support sustaining engineering for 60+ molding machines, troubleshoot material, tooling, process, and equipment issues, and drive continuous improvements in molding operations.

The role requires strong knowledge of Thermoplastics/LSR materials, Statistical Process Control, and ability to coordinate tooling changes and quality improvements with cross‑functional teams.

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

• - Injection Molding Setup & Process optimization.
• - Support existing products with sustaining process engineering for a 60+ injection/LSR molding machines, including trouble shooting material, tooling, process, and equipment issues.
• - Troubleshooting Defects (flash, splay, burns, shorts, etc.).
• - Mold Changes, Tooling Maintenance & Start‑ups.
• - Help execute cost reduction and continue improvement projects.
• - Knowledge of Auxiliary Equipment Diagnostics.
• - Coordinate needed quality and productivity improvements with tooling upgrade projects.
• - Utilize good program management skills to ensure milestones are met.
• - Work with Molding department to develop and manage tooling modifications to positively impact machine utilization, efficiency, and quality.
• - Thermoplastics/LSR Materials Knowledge.
• - Scientific Molding (RJG/eDART, DOE, SIM Studies)
• - Assist Tool Room and Tool Room Engineering personnel on troubleshooting and continuous improvements projects in injection molding.
• - Maintain an ongoing, up to date project list and be prepared to report - detailing issues, corrective actions, cost, and completion dates.
• - Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• - Continue to support needs of production with assignments in the mold hall as required.

Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• - Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (i.e. written and/or verbal).

Education and Experience Requirements

• - Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Plastic Injection Molding and/or 10 years with Associate degree in Engineering.
• - Familiar with medical manufacturing requirements (i.e. FDA-GMP, ISO9001, ISO13485) is preferred.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• - Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings (i.e. ANSI Y14.5, ISO 594, and Geometric Tolerancing).
• - Must have a general understanding of system troubleshooting for mechanical and electrical problems.
• - Must be able to successfully use inspection devices (i.e. microscopes, calipers, gauge pins, CMM, optical, Smart Scope, etc.).
• - Must understand and be able to implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools.
• - Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers and regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• - Good analytical skills. Ability to apply principles of logical scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• - Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

• - Basic operating knowledge of PCs, and supporting software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
• - Fundamental understanding of ERP systems is required (i.e. training will be provided for IFS-Company ERP System).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment where the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, vibration and where plastic injected parts are produced and packaged (i.e. plastic dust present, noise up to 80 db, etc.).

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.

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 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.