APU Process Engineer - Automation (APU 4)

Nemera•Vernon Hills, IL

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Automation Engineer is responsible for developing automation concepts, providing accurate quotes, managing automation projects, and implementing projects into manufacturing using Engineering skills and practices. This role involves conceptualizing automation requirements for programs in injection molding, assembly, and packaging, and applying NPI process procedures and guidelines throughout the lifecycle of automated systems. The engineer will implement various assembly automation systems and interface with multiple internal and external stakeholders. They will also be involved in validation activities, budget and timeline management, and continuous improvement projects.

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 the 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.