Equipment Engineer

Nemera•Vernon Hills, IL

1d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Nemera is seeking an Equipment Engineer to support equipment needs and engineering activities for injection molding manufacturing. The role contributes to new project quotations and reviews, develops and implements equipment standards with Central Engineering, defines equipment and utility requirements, and specifies injection molding machines and peripheral systems. It also manages supplier selection and equipment procurement, installation, commissioning-related coordination, and movement of machines between cleanrooms. The engineer supports equipment optimization, preventive maintenance documentation, end-user training, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting recurring equipment issues. The position works in both an office and a clean manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Engineering or technical degree, or equivalent.
Ability to work with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.
Three to five years of experience in injection molding manufacturing.
Able to frequently lift up to 40 lbs.
Ability to push and pull items.
Ability to stand and/or walk constantly during the shift.
Ability to climb up and down ladders.
Clear and well-organized oral and written communication.

Nice To Haves

3D modeling experience, including SolidWorks.
Experience with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

Participate in quotations for new projects and project reviews.
Work with Central Engineering to develop and implement Nemera standards.
Define needs for injection molding machines, peripherals, and material handling systems according to Nemera standards and application-specific requirements.
Determine water, electricity, and air connections and mold-press interfaces according to standards and application-specific requirements.
Write machine and peripheral specifications.
Contract suppliers, analyze offers and proposed solutions, and monitor equipment production deadlines, quality, and safety requirements.
Organize and monitor equipment unloading and installation, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure compliance with safety rules.
Organize and monitor machine movements between cleanrooms based on site layout changes.
Optimize existing equipment in response to changes in standards.
Write operational work instructions and train maintenance and operations end users on machines and peripheral equipment.
Create preventative maintenance work instructions based on vendor guidelines and work with the Method Specialist to ensure documentation is stored in the MES system.
Monitor emerging technologies, research advancements, and propose technical solutions supporting continuous improvement and business needs.
Manage purchase requisitions and track project budgets and expenditures.
Participate in development and implementation of the department’s progress plan.
Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support maintenance in identifying and solving recurring issues on injection equipment.
Follow safety procedures, including use of required Personal Protective Equipment.
Participate in factory acceptance tests (FATs) at the injection molding vendor as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.