APU Process Engineer - Automation (APU4)

Nemera•Vernon Hills, IL

7d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Using Engineering skills and practices, the Automation Engineer is responsible for developing automation concepts, providing accurate quotes, managing automation projects and implementing projects into manufacturing. This role involves working with injection molding, assembly, and packaging processes for medical and pharmaceutical devices. The engineer will apply NPI process procedures, manage procurement, design, build, acceptance, installation, and validation of automated systems. They will also interface with various stakeholders including Sales, Customers, Equipment Suppliers, Manufacturing, and Program Management, and assist in preparing validation documentation across different phases (DQ, FAT, IQ, OQ, SAT, PQ). The position requires establishing and managing automation project budgets and timelines, maintaining effective communication, participating in DFMA’s, FMEA’s, and DOE’s, and contributing to Lean and continuous improvement projects. Additionally, the role involves preparing SOPs for new equipment, training manufacturing personnel, and providing ongoing support during production ramp-up, all while working under the direction of the Lead Automation Engineer and complying with company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automation, or related Engineering
Experience in managing automation projects or automation equipment design and build preferred
Knowledge of machine design and CAD software
Knowledge of modern machine controls

Nice To Haves

Experience with technologies such as Ultrasonic welding, leak testing, and machine vision
Experience with pneumatics, cam operated systems, servo motors, and robotics
Experience in assembly, testing and packaging of medical and pharmaceutical devices

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe working conditions
Conceptualize automation requirements for programs in injection molding, assembly and packaging.
Apply NPI process procedures and guidelines in managing of procurement, design, build, acceptance, installation, and validation of automated systems used in molding, assembly, testing and packaging of medical and pharmaceutical devices.
Implement low and high-volume Assembly Automation Systems, built on a wide variety of platforms such as Synchronous, Asynchronous, and Continuous Motion.
Interface with Sales, Customers, Equipment Suppliers, Manufacturing and Program Management.
Assist in preparation of validation documentation. Perform all the necessary validation activities during DQ, FAT, IQ, OQ, SAT and PQ phases.
Establish, manage, and maintain automation project budgets and timelines.
Maintain effective communications internally and externally.
Participate in DFMA’s, FMEA’s, and DOE’s.
Participate to Lean and continuous improvement projects
Prepare all the necessary SOP’s required in production to operate and maintain newly installed equipment.
Provide training to Manufacturing on proper operation and maintenance of newly installed equipment.
Provide an ongoing support to production personnel during ramp-up phase.
Work under the direction of Lead Automation Engineer.
Comply with all company policies
Other duties as assigned