APU Process Engineer - Automation

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Buffalo Grove, IL
90K-120K Annually
Mid level
Biotech
The Role
The APU Process Engineer maximizes production efficiency through training, developing SOPs, analyzing performance, and implementing improvement strategies in a manufacturing environment.
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Company Description

With sales of €500m and 2,800 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

Position Purpose: The APU Process Engineer position is responsible for maximizing effectiveness by proactively identifying ways to increase productivity, and efficiency, and manage human capital in a hi-speed assembly manufacturing environment. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

  • Develops competencies of the production unit through internal and external training and development as needed  

  • Define and update standard operating procedures (SOP) for production employees  

  • Assess and trains setters  

  • Reports outcomes to the APU Shift leader  

  • Support APU Shift leader and managers in analyzing shop floor issues and point of escalation   

  • Propose technical solutions to improve production processes and identifies opportunities to reduce cost, lead-time, and inventory   

  • Analyze equipment’s performance indicators, define and facilitate corrective actions implementation (e.g.: CAPA)  

  • Know, apply, and facilitate implementation of rules defined as part of Continuous Improvement of the plant and its team (5S, TPM, SMED, VSM, etc)  

  • Facilitate workgroups linked to continuous improvement and propose action plans  

  • Accountable of APU equipment’s improvement; documents and communicates proactively improvements in cycle time  

  • Contact person for standard audits  

  • Is the production voice in industrialization projects (NPI phase 5-6: FAT, design review, specs review, ramp-up phase)  

  • Attend project review and transfer knowledge of new assets  

  • Contribute to new equipment development, reception, and validation in production  

  • SME on APU processes and shares best practices through the organization  

  • Follows all safety procedures, including the use of PPE as required  

  • Other duties as assigned 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering strongly preferred

  • 3+ years of experience,  preffered experience in Manufacturing with vision systems, assembly automation equipment

  • Strong math, reading, and communication skills required 

  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required 

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs, and stand/walk up to 90% of shift  

  • Able to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab and climb as needed  

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 

  • SAP experience 

  • Mechanical aptitude and experience with advanced problem solving 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-task environment with minimal supervision 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

  • ISO 8 Clean Room production, warehouse and general office environment with moderate noise levels and travel to and from machines, office and/or clean rooms  

  • Occasional travel between campus buildings by car or foot   

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company. 

 

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required

  • 1 + years of experience,  preffered experience in Manufacturing 

  • Strong math, reading, and communication skills required 

  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required 

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs, and stand/walk up to 90% of shift  

  • Able to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab and climb as needed  

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 

  • SAP experience 

  • Mechanical aptitude and experience with advanced problem solving 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-task environment with minimal supervision 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

  • ISO 8 Clean Room production, warehouse and general office environment with moderate noise levels and travel to and from machines, office and/or clean rooms  

  • Occasional travel between campus buildings by car or foot   

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company. 

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

We look forward to receiving your application (resume submitted in English is appreciated). We offer varied jobs job in an international group, if you want to discover more about Nemera, please look at our website www.nemera.netKnow someone at
Nemera? We have a Referral Program so, be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position

POSITION RANGE: $90,000 - $120,000 USD salaried (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

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Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

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The Company
HQ: Lyon
1,257 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

As a world-leading drug device combination solutions specialist, our purpose of putting patients first enables us to design and manufacture devices that maximize treatment efficacy. We are the utmost holistic partner and help our customers succeed in the sprint to market. From early device strategy to state-of-the-art manufacturing, we're committed to the highest quality standards. Agile and open-minded, we work with our customers as colleagues. Together, we go the extra mile to fulfill our mission.

Nemera’s services and products cover five key delivery routes:
● Ophthalmic (preservative-free multidose eyedroppers)
● Nasal, Buccal, Auricular (pumps, valves and actuators for sprays),
● Inhalation (pMDI, DPIs)
● Dermal and Transdermal (airless & atmospheric dispensers)
● Parenteral (auto-injectors, pens, safety devices & implanters)

At Nemera, we put patients first when designing, developing and manufacturing drug delivery devices because we know that accurate dosing and ergonomics contribute to patients completing their treatment. Whether they are Nemera proprietary or customer owned, our devices receive the utmost care because we know how critical they are for patients’ health and well-being.

Interested in joining a team that truly enjoys working together and prides itself on being at the forefront of innovation and quality? Do you always go the extra mile to deliver on your commitments? Want to feel proud of your work because it improves patients’ lives?

If you're ready to help us grow our business and make a real difference, please visit https://www.nemera.net or contact us at [email protected].

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