Senior Software Engineer at Nordson Corporation in Amherst, Ohio

Job Description:

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.


The Senior Software Engineer position will design, develop, and document Linux-based software for embedded controllers. The position focuses on understanding the network communications between the embedded controller and other devices at a very detailed technical level, including the overall product performance and functionality.



Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare software specifications, verification and validation documents, and build procedures.


• Design and develop Linux-based software in C, C++, Python, and Scripting.


• Work with and help guide software contractors in their development.


• Participate in product design reviews.


• Support product hardware design and testing.


• Support product stage gate reviews assigned.


• Support product regulatory testing as assigned.


• Support product launch, initial installations, debugging and troubleshooting.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements



Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently in a dynamic environment. The required qualifications are as follows:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering.


• Five (5) years of experience with embedded Linux.


• Knowledge of BitBake, Mender, and Docker.


• Knowledge of industrial networks, CAN preferred.


• Knowledge of servers and clients, OPCUA preferred.


• Knowledge of SQL databases and others.


• Experience developing graphical user interface designs is a plus.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.


• Writing and maintaining several software platforms.


• Excellent critical thinking skills.


• Methodical and logical process oriented.


• Ability to handle several projects at one time.


• Strong organizational skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands



Office 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.



Travel Required



Minimal 10%


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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.
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.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service. Apply Now