APU Process Engineer - Automation

Overview

Nemera is a leading global manufacturer of complex drug delivery systems with sales of €500m and 2,800 employees worldwide. The company offers a broad product portfolio including inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps, and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera collaborates with leading global pharmaceutical companies to provide high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services, and offers both IP product platforms and 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 and are growing our franchises and capabilities.

Position: APU Process Engineer

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

• 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 train setters.
• Report outcomes to the APU Shift Leader.
• Support APU Shift Leader and managers in analyzing shop floor issues and escalation points.
• Propose technical solutions to improve production processes and identify opportunities to reduce cost, lead-time, and inventory.
• Analyze equipment performance indicators and facilitate corrective actions implementation (e.g., CAPA).
• Know, apply, and facilitate implementation of Continuous Improvement rules (5S, TPM, SMED, VSM, etc.).
• Facilitate work groups linked to continuous improvement and propose action plans.
• Accountable for APU equipment improvements; document and communicate improvements in cycle time.
• Point of contact for standard audits.
• Act as the production voice in industrialization projects (NPI phase 5-6: FAT, design review, specs review, ramp-up).
• Attend project reviews and transfer knowledge of new assets.
• Contribute to new equipment development, reception, and validation in production.
• Serve as SME on APU processes and share best practices across the organization.
• Follow all safety procedures, including the use of PPE as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience; preferred experience in manufacturing with vision systems, assembly automation equipment.
• Experience with plastic injection molding and high-speed automation equipment preferred.
• 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.

• SAP experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with advanced problem solving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-task environment with minimal supervision.

• ISO 8 Clean Room production, warehouse and general office environment with moderate noise levels and travel to and from machines, offices and/or clean rooms.
• Occasional travel between campus buildings by car or foot.

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.

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 in an international group. For more information, please visit our website  If you know someone at Nemera, we have a Referral Program so have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position.

Position Range: $80,000 - $120,000 USD salaried

Equal Opportunity 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.