Senior Manufacturing Technician

Nordson Industrial Coating Systems; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson MEDICAL is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technician to provide electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and technical support for automated assembly and test equipment.

You will diagnose robotic systems, machine vision setups, ultrasonic welding, leak testing, and process improvements, collaborating with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using electrical test equipment on low-voltage DC and 120/240 VAC systems.
• Understanding of PLC ladder logic and industrial controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated assembly and test equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues.
• Support feeder bowls, robotic pick-and-place systems, and part alignment equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Fanuc robots, Cognex vision systems, and IR vision inspection systems.
• Support ultrasonic welding, leak testing, and pressure decay testing equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment repairs to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Monitor machine performance and recommend improvements.
• Assist production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams with technical issues.
• Interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

Robotics

Vision systems

PLC ladder logic

Preventive maintenance

Technical communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Cognex vision systems

IR vision systems

Ultrasonic welding equipment

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Technician

We are 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.

Job Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Technician provides electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support for automated assembly and test equipment. This role supports production through expertise in robotics, machine vision, ultrasonic welding, leak testing, and process improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated assembly and test equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues.
• Support feeder bowls, robotic pick-and-place systems, and part alignment equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Fanuc robots, Cognex vision systems, and IR vision inspection systems.
• Support ultrasonic welding, leak testing, and pressure decay testing equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment repairs to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Monitor machine performance and recommend improvements.
• Assist production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams with technical issues.
• Interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications - Required

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical training.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using electrical test equipment on low-voltage DC and 120/240 VAC systems.
• Understanding of PLC ladder logic and industrial controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Fanuc robotics.
• Experience with Cognex and IR vision systems.
• Experience with ultrasonic (sonic) welding equipment.
• Experience with leak testing and pressure decay testing systems.
• Ability to connect to and monitor PLCs, HMIs, robots, and vision systems.
• Experience with plastic injection molded components.

Key Competencies

• Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting
• Robotics & Automation
• Machine Vision Systems
• Ultrasonic Welding
• Leak & Pressure Decay Testing
• PLC/HMI Diagnostics
• Root Cause Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Equipment Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Teamwork & Communication
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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. At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life.

These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics.

Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work.

Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.