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INTRODUCTION
Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, 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
Test Engineer II will assist the Engineering Manager to execute technical product testing for production and product development. This individual will act as an engineering liaison with product design engineers to ensure adequate test processes and coverage to facilitate product development.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Directs activities for Test Engineering functions to meet the testing needs of the development and manufacturing engineering teams and competitive analyses required from the commercial organization.
- Develops testing strategies and implements standard testing protocols, fixturing, and test platforms.
- Develops methodologies to automate repeated testing to maximize use of resources and throughput through the test lab.
- Works closely with development engineering, product marketing, and other internal customers to set test priorities and set test schedules.
- Conducts testing and analysis as required with the test engineering team to meet timelines as agreed upon by schedule.
- Reviews results and analysis by test engineering staff to ensure validity, accuracy, and quality.
- Ensures processes and procedures are implemented and monitored to secure regulatory compliance.
- Makes certain that testing and related analysis are documented in test database.
- Participates in development design reviews to understand and develop tests to validate product requirements.
- Manages equipment and supplies utilized in the engineering laboratory and maintains a safe and orderly test facility.
- Works with manager to set annual budget for supplies, external testing, and capital equipment.
- Performs test development and support activities as required.
- All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 3-5 years related experience.
- Demonstrated experience with manual & computer controlled test equipment.
- Experience leading a small team of technicians/engineers.
- Programming experience with National Instruments TestStand and/or LabVIEW.
- Solid understanding of electronic and mechanical design principles.
- Familiarity with CAD software.
- Strong understanding of a wide range of measurement techniques and equipment to characterize physical properties and performance of equipment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Project Management.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills. Detail oriented, dependable and willing to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibility.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Successful communication skills (written & verbal), business acumen and assertive decision-making ability.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Experience with fluid management or deposition systems.
- Familiarity with PCAD and SolidWorks a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mixed environment of office, laboratory & manufacturing. 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. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and on occasion up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Minimal
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, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.
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 EFD
Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. 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 EFD. 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.
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to test engineering. A general IT or business degree can trigger an RFE. Pull up your O*NET occupation profile and map your coursework to the listed knowledge domains before applying.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and SOC code. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before your offer negotiation so you understand the floor they're legally bound to meet.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Filter your test engineer job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for engineering roles, so you're not guessing which companies actually sponsor rather than just claiming they do.
Ask about cap-exempt filing eligibility early
If a prospective employer is a university, nonprofit research institution, or government research organization, their H-1B petitions are cap-exempt and can be filed any time of year. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt status before the lottery deadline passes.
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Does a Test Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as electrical engineering, computer science, or systems engineering. Generic titles don't automatically qualify. The employer must demonstrate in the LCA and I-129 that the specific role, as they've defined it, requires that theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Test Engineer positions?
Hardware manufacturers, defense contractors, automotive OEMs, semiconductor firms, and enterprise software companies are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for test engineering roles. To identify employers with verified LCA filing history specific to this occupation, browse Test Engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies based on actual DOL filing data rather than self-reported claims.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Test Engineer contract ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a new H-1B petition before that window closes. If you're on a project-based contract, confirm whether the contracting firm or the end client is the H-1B petitioner, since that determines who is responsible for the transfer.
Can a staffing agency sponsor my H-1B as a Test Engineer?
Yes, staffing agencies and third-party placement firms regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for test engineers placed at client sites. USCIS scrutinizes these arrangements more heavily, requiring clear evidence of the employer-employee relationship and that the specialty occupation requirement is met at the end-client site, not just at the staffing firm level. Request a copy of the end-client letter before signing.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage apply to Test Engineer roles?
The DOL assigns a prevailing wage to your specific SOC code and work location, and your employer must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds it on the LCA. Test engineering wages vary significantly by industry and metro area. You can verify the applicable wage tier for your location and job duties using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.
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