Equipment Engineer - Injection Molding

Nemera; Vernon Hills (IL); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nemera is seeking a hands-on engineer to support injection molding manufacturing in Vernon Hills, IL. You will help define machine needs, write specifications, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet safety and quality standards.

You will participate in project reviews, quotations, and continuous improvement efforts, while ensuring compliance with Nemera’s manufacturing standards and procedures.

Formación

• Engineering or technical degree or equivalent.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical drawings.
• 3-5 years of experience in injection molding manufacturing.
• Basic proficiency with SolidWorks and MS Office.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in quotations for new projects.
• Participate in project reviews and coordinate with Central Engineering.
• Define needs for injection molding machines and peripherals per standards.
• Write machine and peripheral specifications.
• Organize equipment installation and ensure safety compliance.

Conocimientos

3D modeling

Communication

Educación

Engineering or Technical degree

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

With sales of €700m and 3,300 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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in quotations for new projects.
• Participate in project reviews.
• Work with Central Engineering to develop and implement Nemera standards.
• Define the needs for injection molding machines, peripherals, material handling systems per Nemera standards and application specific requirements.
• Determines the energy connections (water, electricity, air) and the mold-press interfaces per Nemera standards and application specific requirements.
• Writes machine and peripheral specifications.
• Contracts suppliers, analyzes offers and proposed solutions, monitors the production of equipment deadlines, quality, and safety requirements.
• Organizes and monitors the unloading of equipment, their installation and coordinates the actions of the various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with safety rules.
• Organizes and monitors machine movements between cleanrooms based on changes in site layout plans/
• Optimizes existing equipment in relation to changes in standards.
• Writes operational work instructions and trains end users (maintenance and operations) on the use of machines and peripheral equipment.
• Creates preventative maintenance work instructions to vendor guidelines and works the Method Specialist to ensure documentation stored into the MES system.
• Monitors emerging technologies, researches advancements, and proposes technical solutions to support continuous improvement and business needs.
• Manages purchase requisitions and tracks project budgets and expenditures.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the department’s progress plan.
• Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support maintenance in identifying and solving reoccurring issues on all injection equipment
• Follow all safety procedures including the use of Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Participate in FAT’s at the injection molding vendor as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineering or Technical degree or equivalent
• Ability to work with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings
• Able to frequently lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull items
• Ability to stand and/or walk constantly during shift
• Ability to climb up and down ladders
• 3-5 years of experience in injection molding manufacturing

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• 3D modeling experience (SolidWorks)
• Microsoft Office Tools
• Must have clear and well organized oral and written communication

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in an office and clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and required appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel

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.

PAY RANGE: $100,000 - $120,000 USD Salary (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.)

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.