Plastics Engineering Intern - Nordson

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.

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

Nordson MEDICAL – Salem designs, engineers and manufactures components and devices with application in surgical / minimally invasive, interventional/structural heart, and pulmonology, among others.  Our team manufactures precision extrusion, balloons, heat shrink tubing and sub-assemblies for the medical device industry. 

Nordson MEDICAL’s Salem NH Internship Program is designed to provide high performing individuals with a meaningful experience within the Medical Component Industry relative to process & product engineering of extrusion and/or balloons and/or sub-assemblies. Interns gain valuable engineering and manufacturing experience through focused projects to advance business and operational performance.  

Summer session will run from late May to mid-August.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The plastics engineering candidate works under the direction of an experienced process and product engineer focusing on manufacturing optimization of extrusion and/or balloon processing and/or sub-assembly processes.    The intern will be responsible for project-based data gathering for sample production runs, data analysis, complaint investigation, product testing, engineering change control, and/or drawing/modeling support.  The intern may participate in setting up or running equipment for new or existing products to advance polymer processing understanding.

Other related duties as assigned. The intern will be accountable for presenting learning and performance improvements by the conclusion of the program.

Education and Experience Requirements

 Rising Junior or Senior College / University enrolled or recently graduated high performing Plastics Engineering Students.  

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with polymer processing is desirable
• Statistical & Tolerance Analysis
• Basic computer, data retrieval and data analysis skills
• Attention to detail, willingness to learn and contribute, project management, results oriented
• Compliance with all Quality System and safety requirements

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office and manufacturing environment. 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.

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.

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 Medical

At Nordson MEDICAL, you don't have to be a doctor to help save lives. We are the global expert in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices and component technologies. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson MEDICAL is a global team that works to create components for life-saving medical devices. 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 MEDICAL. 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.