Manufacturing Engineer 2 - POC Meters

NOVA Biomedical GmbH; Northern, Billerica (KY, MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

401k match

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Point of Care meter manufacturing. You will help develop, design and validate equipment and processes, and write or update all related documentation for POC products.

Responsibilities include IQ/OQ/PQ/VQ, DOE, PFMEA, and continuous improvement projects. You will train operators, transfer products to manufacturing, and collaborate with R&D to optimize production costs and quality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment (medical preferred).
• Experience writing/maintaining manufacturing docs (DWGs, BOMS, SOPs).
• Ability to write and execute IQ/OQ/PQ/VQ and DOE.

Responsibilities

• Update and create manufacturing documentation (AP/TP/OI/OP/BOM/DWG/Artwork) per QSR/ISO standards.
• Lead/perform IQ, OQ, PQ, validations, DOE, PFMEA, validation plans and continuous improvement studies.
• Provide technical floor support to resolve manufacturing issues and improve processes.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

IQ/OQ/PQ

Documentation

Process improvement

Problem solving

Tools

DOE

PFMEA

Job description

Nova Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with affirmative Action in hiring and promoting women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical support for all Point of Care meter manufacturing operations under the direction of the Sr Manager, Director, and Technical Leads. This role will contribute to the development, design and validation of existing and new equipment or processes. Responsible for updating or writing the support documentation (Dwgs, BOMS, Assembly/Test Procedures, Operating Procedures or Instructions) for all POC products. Responsible for participating in development, writing and performing IQ, OQ, PQ and VQ’s for all POC products along with support equipment/processes. Assist and/or perform engineering studies to problem-solve, improve process reliability, or to improve product quality and/or cost. Be an active participant within the manufacturing team to drive departmental and company success.

Responsibilities:

• Update/create all forms of manufacturing documentation (AP/TP/OI/OP/BOM/DWG/Artwork) which conform to Quality System Regulations (QSR’s) and ISO Standards.
• Write and/or execute Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ), Performance Qualifications (PQ), Validations, Design of Experiment (DOE), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Master Validation Plans and Continuous Improvement studies/evaluations.
• Provide day to day technical floor support by investigation and resolution of issues that arise during the manufacturing process.
• Assist with transfer of new products to manufacturing. Collaborate with R&D and others to develop production processes, tools, and equipment.
• Train assemblers and operators regarding new processes and assemblies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement programs to reduce cost, cycle times and increase quality.

Experience Requirements:

3-5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing environment - preferable Medical

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Able to lift 20 lbs

Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

Competitive 401k company match

Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

Professional development, engagement and events

Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices

Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Targeted Salary Range:

$100,000 to $130,000

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the company

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA‑registered, ISO‑certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry‑trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission‑driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real‑world impact on global health.

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.