Lab Technician II (Mechanical/Electrical)

Nordson EFD , a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is 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.

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.

Job Summary

The Lab Technician is a skilled individual contributor with an inquisitive nature, responsible for the preparation of design prototypes, conducting evaluations, data acquisition, test equipment design, selection and maintenance, report writing and participation in the troubleshooting and design review process.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Skilled on testing, set-up and instrumentation of mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic and electronic products.
• Builds and tests sub-assemblies or parts of larger projects under supervision.
• Maintains, modifies and documents changes to existing laboratory and test equipment to operate as needed as directed.
• Makes cause and effect relationships from data obtained.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical circuits for R&D and New Product Development projects.
• Careful attention to written test procedures is critical to ensure testing is performed with accuracy, eliminating the need for retesting. Reliability of results obtained is critical.
• Interacts with engineers on regular basis providing information and recommendations leading to conclusions that affect product design.
• Flexibility to changing priorities due to business demand and other responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in engineering or electronics
• Two or more years in a mechanical testing lab or environment
• Must be able to read and understand Engineering Report requests and then be able to efficiently execute the testing and report back the data as required.
• Solid understanding of good laboratory safety and operations practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Detail oriented, dependable and willing to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibility.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. Strong communication skills a must.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• The successful candidate will possess analytical skills to review requirements, properly document test cases, follow and create effective and focused testing plans.
• Ability to understand and work with industrial quality processes and statistics experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail oriented, dependable and willing to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibility.
• Successful communication skills, business acumen and assertive decision-making ability.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Laboratory environment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and on occasion up to 75 pounds. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

None

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters & Recruitment Agencies

Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson EFD or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson EFD employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson EFD. Nordson EFD will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson EFD’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

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Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson EFD

Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. 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 EFD. 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.