Manager, Opto-Mechanical Engineering

Nordson Corporation•Minneapolis, MN

41d•$132,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nordson Test & Inspection, a global leader in X-Ray & Test Systems and Optical Sensors and Metrology, 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. 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. Optical Sensors and Metrology (OSM) is part of the Advanced Technology Segment of Nordson Corporation. OSM designs and builds sensors and systems that solve problems in the semi-conductor and electronics manufacturing industries. Our Wafersense product line is used in nearly every SemiConductor fab in the world to configure and maintain semiconductor tools. Our 3D sensor product line is used in electronics manufacturing lines across the globe. The device you are using to read this notice, very likely, contains components inspected by our sensors. The Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for managing our team of mechanical engineers and optical engineers, and their work. We expect our managers to be technical contributors and participate in the development process. The manager oversees all our opto-mechanical design processes and ensures they are being followed. They prioritize workloads across multiple product lines and project managers, and ensure all stakeholders are aware of the prioritization calls being made.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Optical Engineering, or related discipline.
10+ years of product design experience, and working with production.
Working knowledge of precision engineering, tolerancing, thermal analysis, exact constraint design, and other fundamental mechanical engineering concepts.
Demonstrated proficiency in Creo and/or SolidWorks
Knowledge/experience testing precision optical systems utilizing typical optical alignment tools.
Knowledge/experience of design for reliability for precision systems and related processes.
Knowledge/experience of design for manufacturing, manufacturing equipment, and assembly of precision optical assemblies
Knowledge/experience of basic project management techniques, estimation, identification of critical path, and tracking of tasks

Responsibilities

Responsible for creative designs that are on time, manufacturable, cost-effective, and reliable. Deliverables include specifications, designs, product documentation, records of inventions and design reviews.
Responsible for thorough testing of product design. Deliverables are test plans, reviews and results.
Responsible for providing product designs compatible with a lean manufacturing process. Deliverables include being an active participant in the Manufacturing Process Review (MPR) and timely follow-up of the resulting actions.
Personally responsible for maintaining project design timelines and vigorously promoting ideas to improve timelines. Deliverables are up-to-date task lists, estimations (short and long term), communication, presentations and tracking.
Active support of manufacturing and customers by providing timely responses to production and field requests.
Support product quality improvement by leading and/or supporting all the opto-mechanical 8D quality improvement initiatives.
Stay aware of division goals and ensure that priorities are communicated that drive these goals.
Lead and/or support continuous process development and improvement.
Responsible for continuously improving engineering and personal skill sets by staying educated in current developments in engineering materials, processes, and tools.
Coach and mentor staff to improve their design, test, reliability, quality, and leadership skills.
Support users to make them efficient in our CAD tools.
Ensure CAD tools are maintained

Benefits

Medical
Rx
Vision
Dental
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Retirement and Security benefits including 401k and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
paid Holidays
each employee receives 16 hours paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services for Nordson-sponsored events
Matching Gifts Program