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APU Process Engineer Automation

Job in Buffalo Grove, Lake County, Illinois, 60089, USA
Listing for: Nemera
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

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.

Responsibilities
  • 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 work groups 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 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
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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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: $80,000 - $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.)

For US Benefits, .

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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