Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 11, 2026.
Nordson Packaging, a global leader in Packaging, 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
In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging and documenting firmware and software programs with a high level of autonomy for packaging systems that enable precision dispensing for manufacturing processes. You will work on complex hardware-software interaction problems that require strong analytical and data driven approaches to make our products smarter, more connected and intelligent.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, troubleshoot and test software based on product requirements.
- Adapt to changing requirements and can fully communicate effort and risks.
- Assist in testing software releases for other members of the team.
- Participate in code reviews/code audits.
- Document software designs and instructions for use.
- Support and maintain software that is released to internal and external customers.
- Participate in software process improvement team.
- Stay up to date on latest software techniques and trends.
- Mentors less experienced software engineers.
- Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.
- Works with cross-functional engineering teams
Education and Experience Requirements
- BS Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or similar)
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Proficiency with Source Control Tools (SVN preferred)
- Proficiency with Bug Tracking Tools (Bugzilla preferred)
- 8+ years of software development experience
- 5+ years of software development experience using Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Experience with IAR embedded workbench (preferred), Microsoft Visual Studio, and Qt.
- Experience with Wireshark.
- Experience with STLink/J-Link debuggers.
- Experience with STM32CubeMX.
- Experience with STM32 microcontrollers and the HAL Libraries
- Experience with Segger’s embOS and other related stacks
- Experience with communication protocols such as RS-232, RJ45, TCP/IP, i2c, SPI, USB, uSD, Wifi, FTP, websockets, etc.
- Experience with reading schematics.
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
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 Packaging
Nordson Packaging is the leader in precision dispensing, fluid management, and related technologies. We serve the Packaging end market to improve production efficiency and product quality for a variety of packaging manufacturing processes. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Packaging is a global team that works to create technology that helps efficiently apply adhesives to meet both form and function for a wide variety of packaging applications like tankless technology, self-diagnostic and intuitive touch-screen controls, auto-fill technology, clean-cutoff and self-cleaning applicators, and pattern generation controls. 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 Packaging. 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.