About the role#
Nordson Medical is looking for an intern to join the Disposables Engineering team in Allen, Texas. This role supports manufacturing processes and engineering projects within a medical device environment. You will work alongside engineers to improve safety, quality, and production efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Support the execution of validation and qualification protocols including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
- Assist with troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in engineering change order (ECO) documentation and test execution.
- Analyze production data and summarize findings in reports.
- Observe root cause analysis and nonconformance investigations.
- Help draft technical documents, validation plans, and troubleshooting guides.
- Learn to apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste.
- Contribute DFM input during design reviews.
- Gain exposure to quality and regulatory standards like FDA QSR and ISO 13485.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program for Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and follow directions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Interest in medical device manufacturing.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing or medical device environment is a plus.
- Exposure to SolidWorks or other CAD software is preferred.
- Basic understanding of root cause analysis and engineering documentation.
Location & details#
- Location: Allen, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, rolling term.
- Paid position.
About Nordson Corporation
Nordson Corporation manufactures precision dispensing and processing systems. Its products support operations in markets like packaging, medical, electronics, and transportation. The company operates in over 35 countries and maintains its headquarters in Westlake, Ohio. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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