Applications Engineer

Nordson Corporation • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Applications Engineer supports customer engagement and product demonstrations by preparing, running, and analyzing customer samples on laboratory and production Automated Optical Inspection systems and acoustic microscope systems. The role provides hands-on experience with non-destructive inspection technologies used in semiconductor and advanced packaging markets. The engineer works closely with Product Line Management and Sales to support customer demonstrations, application development, and system evaluations.

Responsibilities span sample preparation and system operation, customer demonstrations and application support, data analysis and technical documentation, and systems testing and validation. The position is intended for a candidate seeking practical exposure to customer-facing engineering, imaging systems, and semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or a related technical field.
• 0 to 5 years of relevant engineering or applications experience.
• Proactive, responsible, confident, and results-oriented.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to drive projects to completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Strong technical aptitude and hands-on experience in laboratory, manufacturing, inspection, or engineering environments.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and communicate technical findings and recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills using a systematic engineering approach.
• Comfort working in a customer-facing, cross-functional environment with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Ability to develop and optimize inspection methodologies, test procedures, and application solutions.
• Good organizational, project management, and technical documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and technical software tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and responsiveness.

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to imaging, materials, semiconductors, or non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Prior laboratory, research, or equipment-based experience.
• Imaging and data analysis experience.
• Experience with semiconductor packaging, electronics manufacturing, automated inspection systems, non-destructive testing, or related technologies.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support customer evaluations, demonstrations, training, and field activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and inspect customer samples for optical inspection and acoustic micro-imaging.
• Operate laboratory and production Nordson systems.
• Set up image recipes and fixtures for different package types.
• Monitor scan quality and system performance during evaluations.
• Support live and remote customer demonstrations in applications laboratories.
• Help explain inspection results and basic defect interpretation.
• Document demonstration results, images, and observations for internal and customer use.
• Collaborate with Sales and Applications teams during customer visits.
• Review and organize scan data, images, and reports.
• Assist in developing application notes, demonstration reports, and training materials.
• Provide feedback on system usability and application performance.
• Support continuous improvement of demonstration workflows and best practices.
• Assist with system testing during new product development.
• Execute predefined test plans and document results and observations.
• Identify and report issues or anomalies to Engineering and Applications teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level