Nordson Corporation · 8 hours ago
Sr Manufacturing Test Engineer
South Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNordson Corporation, a global leader in Industrial Coating Solutions, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer to join their team. This role provides technical expertise necessary for achieving Operational Excellence in manufacturing by supporting production operations and resolving complex technical issues.
IndustrialManufacturingLogisticsPackaging ServicesTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on electrical and production troubleshooting to quickly resolve issues affecting uptime, quality, or throughput, including diagnosing electrical failures during assembly, test, or end-of-line verification
Develop, optimize, and standardize manufacturing processes using lean principles, ergonomics, quality controls, and best-practice assembly methods to improve efficiency and product consistency
Lead and participate in investigations for production or customer-reported quality issues, driving corrective and preventive actions that address root causes for both electrical and mechanical contributors
Support and refine manufacturing test methods for electrical/electronic products, including defining test requirements, acceptance criteria, and failure-analysis procedures
Partner with Product Development by participating in design reviews, supporting pilot builds, ensuring manufacturability, and preparing robust process documentation prior to release
Recommend and implement design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) improvements, ensuring product changes support stable, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing
Create, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, job aids, standard work, and process flows, ensuring clarity and accuracy for production teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Inventory Control—to ensure technical issues are resolved, processes remain stable, and production readiness is maintained
Evaluate and improve workcell and production line layouts to enhance material flow, labor utilization, and floor-space effectiveness
Provide technical input for equipment purchases, upgrades, or line modifications, especially where electrical systems or testing capabilities are affected
Ensure proper handling, assembly, and testing of electrical/electronic components by providing training, guidance, and documentation support for production personnel
Support continuous improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives, leveraging data, root-cause methods, and structured problem-solving tools to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering
In lieu of a degree, 8 years of related experience will be considered
3-5 years experience
Preferred
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for electrical/electronic systems
Understanding of manufacturing engineering tools and methods (Lean, PFMEA, standard work, problem solving)
Experience with manufacturing documentation, equipment validation, and process qualification
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and basic CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively
Mechanical aptitude and hands-on approach to solving problems in a production environment
Programming Experience
Company
Nordson Corporation
At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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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