Senior Field Service Engineer, Polymer Processing Equipment

Nordson Corporation

Georgia

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Nordson PPS is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to provide on-site technical support for polymer processing equipment across customer locations. You will be involved in installation, startup, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and training, collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Aftermarket teams.

Travel is required domestically and internationally; strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered.
Five or more years of experience supporting plastics extrusion, polymer processing, pelletizing, filtration, tooling, process equipment, industrial maintenance, or related field service applications preferred.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues in industrial plant environments.
Experience with extrusion tooling, die maintenance, screen changers, melt pumps, valves, pelletizers, cleaning systems, or related Nordson PPS equipment preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required; experience with CRM or service management systems, such as C4C or Salesforce, preferred.

Responsibilities

Travel domestically and internationally to serve as Nordson’s primary technical representative at customer sites.
Review assigned projects before travel to understand drawings, equipment configuration, component function, application requirements, and customer expectations.
Prepare the tools, equipment, and safety items needed to complete service assignments successfully.
Provide installation support, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for Nordson PPS equipment, including extrusion dies and tooling, screen changers, melt pumps, process valves, pelletizers, cleaning ovens, and related auxiliary systems.
Train customer personnel on safe operation, maintenance, startup, shutdown, cleaning, troubleshooting, and best practices for Nordson PPS equipment.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, process control, PLC logic, PID loop, control integration, and AC/DC drive issues.
Perform hands‑on field service work safely using appropriate tools, lifting equipment, PPE, and customer‑site safety practices.
Complete service reports that document work performed, equipment condition, failures identified, corrective actions, recommendations, and customer follow‑up items.
Collect and document installed base data, customer feedback, equipment performance information, service findings, and follow‑up actions in the applicable CRM or service management system.
Provide technical support and follow‑up assistance to customers by phone, email, Teams, or other approved communication methods.
Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Aftermarket Services, Spare Parts, and Product Development to resolve customer issues and address recurring field concerns.
Prepare field service quotations and provide technical recommendations related to service scope, labor requirements, spare parts, upgrades, and aftermarket opportunities.
Follow all Nordson and customer safety requirements, including PPE usage, site orientation, lockout/tagout expectations, and travel safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.