Principal Process Technician

Nordson Corporation•St. Petersburg, FL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, 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.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Plastic Injection Molding and/or 10 years with Associate degree in Engineering.
Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings (i.e. ANSI Y14.5, ISO 594, and Geometric Tolerancing).
Must have a general understanding of system troubleshooting for mechanical and electrical problems.
Must be able to successfully use inspection devices (i.e. microscopes, calipers, gauge pins, CMM, optical, Smart Scope, etc.).
Must understand and be able to implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Good analytical skills.
Ability to apply principles of logical scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs etc.) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Basic operating knowledge of PCs, and supporting software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
Fundamental understanding of ERP systems is required (i.e. training will be provided for IFS-Company ERP System).

Nice To Haves

Familiar with medical manufacturing requirements (i.e. FDA-GMP, ISO9001, ISO13485) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Injection Molding Setup & Process optimization.
Support existing products with sustaining process engineering for a 60+ injection/LSR molding machines, including trouble shooting material, tooling, process, and equipment issues.
Troubleshooting Defects (flash, splay, burns, shorts, etc.).
Mold Changes, Tooling Maintenance & Start‑ups.
Help execute cost reduction and continue improvement projects.
Knowledge of Auxiliary Equipment Diagnostics.
Coordinate needed quality and productivity improvements with tooling upgrade projects.
Utilize good program management skills to ensure milestones are met.
Work with Molding department to develop and manage tooling modifications to positively impact machine utilization, efficiency, and quality.
Thermoplastics/LSR Materials Knowledge.
Scientific Molding (RJG/eDART, DOE, SIM Studies)
Assist Tool Room and Tool Room Engineering personnel on troubleshooting and continuous improvements projects in injection molding.
Maintain an ongoing, up to date project list and be prepared to report - detailing issues, corrective actions, cost, and completion dates.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Continue to support needs of production with assignments in the mold hall as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (i.e. written and/or verbal).