Automation Engineer

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Automation Engineer I to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share that 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.

• Influence the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and assembly processes.
• Serve as the technical support for automation systems from concept through sustained production.
• Ensure automation solutions are robust, scalable, safe, and aligned with manufacturing requirements.
• Assist with complex technical issues impacting equipment performance and uptime.

• Design and modify mechanical systems including mechanisms, tooling, fixtures, and machine assemblies using Solid Works.
• Improve machine reliability, ergonomics, throughput, and serviceability through thoughtful mechanical design.
• Redesign or modify components and systems to address chronic reliability, quality, or safety issues.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Automation (DFA) initiatives.

• Assist with troubleshooting of electrical control systems including control panels, wiring schematics, sensors, actuators, motion devices, and safety components.
• Develop, program, and debug PLC-based control systems (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Omron).
• Configure and support HMI systems, ensuring intuitive operator interfaces, alarms, diagnostics, and system visibility.
• Ensure electrical designs and implementations comply with applicable UL, CE, and internal standards.

• Program, integrate, and troubleshoot industrial robots (e.g., ABB, Fanuc), including motion optimization and end‑of‑arm tooling.
• Implement and maintain machine vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence) for inspection, alignment, and process verification.
• Assist with integration of robotics, vision, motion, and PLC systems into cohesive, reliable automation solutions.

• Diagnose and resolve complex electromechanical system issues on live production equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for chronic downtime or performance losses.
• Establish preventive maintenance strategies, spare parts lists, and reliability improvements to maximize uptime.
• Provide hands‑on support during equipment startups, ramp‑ups, and sustained production.