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Nordson

Designs and sells precision dispensing equipment

Electrical Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Automation, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
  • At least five years of experience in electrical engineering, automation, controls engineering, or industrial equipment development.
  • Experience developing control systems for industrial machinery or equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical design and control systems.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, preferably with Siemens or Mitsubishi systems.
  • Experience configuring and developing HMI applications.
  • Understanding of PID temperature controls, solenoid valves, pressure sensors, level sensors, flow sensors, and motor control systems.
  • Experience using EPLAN Electric P8 and/or AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Ability to read and develop technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Ability to work with English-language engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical architectures, control systems, and automation solutions for new product development projects.
  • Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
  • Develop, program, test, and optimize PLC and HMI applications for industrial dispensing equipment.
  • Integrate sensors, heaters, motors, valves, and communication devices into complete machine control systems.
  • Support prototype builds, product verification, validation testing, and design reviews.
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies that improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and customer value.
  • Collaborate with Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Management teams throughout the product development process.
  • Conduct system-level integration testing and troubleshoot electrical and control system issues.
  • Support laboratory testing, performance evaluations, and reliability assessments.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide advanced technical support to Manufacturing, Service, and Sales teams.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation-related issues through systematic root cause analysis.
  • Support product improvement initiatives and cost-reduction projects.
  • Assist with customer-specific requirements and customized product solutions when needed.
  • Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, test reports, and design specifications.
  • Support CE, UL, and other applicable certification activities.
  • Participate in risk assessments and safety reviews for new products.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working within a product development or R&D environment.
  • Exposure to multinational or global engineering organizations.
  • Knowledge of circuit design and PCB fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and CAN.
  • Experience with CE compliance and machinery safety standards.
  • Experience using SAP, SAP C4C, or related enterprise systems.
  • Knowledge of adhesive dispensing, fluid handling, or precision motion control systems.

About the Company

Nordson

Designs and sells precision dispensing equipment

Nordson designs and manufactures specialized manufacturing equipment. Its main products are dispensing equipment for adhesives, sealants and coatings, along with systems used to cure and surface-treat materials. It also makes testing and inspection equipment for electronic components. The company supports a broad range of industries, including packaging, electronics, medical, automotive, energy, and construction. Its products work by precisely dispensing fluids and controlling processes such as curing and surface treatment, using fluid-management and precision-engineering technology. Nordson differentiates itself with high-precision, reliable equipment and a global footprint that enables a wide product range, after-sales services, replacement parts and consumables. The company’s goal is to help customers improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce material usage, and cut waste through accurate, repeatable processes.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Westlake, OH
Founded
1935

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