Nordson Corporation · 1 month ago
Senior Research and Development Engineer (Senior Mechatronics Test & Development Engineer)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $126K/yr
7+ years expNordson is a global leader in X-Ray & Test Systems and Optical Sensors and Metrology, seeking an experienced Senior Mechatronics Test & Development Engineer. The role involves establishing and executing verification, validation, and calibration strategies for optical metrology products, alongside hands-on contributions to prototype builds and design maturation.
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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 tolerance stack‑ups and GD&T suitable for fabrication
Support prototype bring‑up and integration (motion control, sensors, electrical harnessing, mechanical alignment, optical alignment as applicable)
Conduct structured experiments to isolate contributors to measurement error and drive corrective actions
Serve as technical owner for test/calibration for the assigned product line; act as the counterpart to the Systems Engineer
Partner with Opto‑Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Algorithm teams to resolve integration issues and close validation gaps
Align R&D test methods with factory test requirements; support DFM/DFT/DFC and pilot builds
Provide concise status reporting (risk register, decision logs) to stakeholders and leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Optical Engineering, or related discipline; Master's preferred
7+ years of experience developing mechatronic systems from prototype through pilot/transfer; experience in optical systems/metrology strongly preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in test automation and data analysis using Python and/or Matlab, LabView; familiarity with C# for instrument control is a plus
Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or Creo) with the ability to release build-ready drawings (GD&T, tolerance stacks)
Practical experience with motion stages, precision mechanics, sensors, DAQ, and lab instrumentation
Working knowledge of calibration design, error budgets, statistics, and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA/GR&R)
Preferred
Optics/optomechanics (imaging, interferometry, alignment, light fundamentals)
Exposure to manufacturing transfer and factory test development
Experience with reliability or environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock), and regulatory compliance is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Rx
Vision
Dental
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Retirement and Security benefits including 401k and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
16 hours paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services for Nordson-sponsored events
Matching Gifts Program
Company
Nordson Corporation
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5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.45B2024-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $850M
1979-12-21IPO
Leadership Team
Sundaram Nagarajan
President and CEO
Sarah Siddiqui
EVP, CHRO Nordson Corporation
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