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APU Process Engineer Automation (APU 3)

Nemera


Job Location:

Buffalo Grove, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Position Purpose: The Automation Process Engineer position is responsible for maximizing effectiveness by proactively identifying ways to increase productivity and efficiency and manage human capital in a hi-speed assembly manufacturing environment. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

  • Develops competencies of the production unit through internal and external training and development as needed 

  • Define and update standard operating procedures (SOP) for production employees 

  • Reports outcomes to the APU Shift leader 

  • Support APU Shift leader and managers in analyzing shop floor issues and point of escalation 

  • Propose technical solutions to improve production processes and identifies opportunities to reduce cost lead-time and inventory 

  • Analyze equipments performance indicators define and facilitate corrective actions implementation (e.g.: CAPA) 

  • Know apply and facilitate implementation of rules defined as part of Continuous Improvement of the plant and its team (5S TPM SMED VSM etc) 

  • Facilitate workgroups linked to continuous improvement and propose action plans 

  • Accountable of APU equipments improvement; documents and communicates proactively improvements in cycle time 

  • Contact person for standard audits 

  • Is the production voice in industrialization projects (NPI phase 5-6: FAT design review specs review ramp-up phase) 

  • Attend project review and transfer knowledge of new assets 

  • Contribute to new equipment development reception and validation in production 

  • SME on APU processes and shares best practices through the organization 

  • Follows all safety procedures including the use of PPE as required 

  • Other duties as assigned 


Qualifications :

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering required 

  • 1 years of experience  preferred experience in Manufacturing 

  • Strong math reading and communication skills required 

  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications required 

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand/walk up to 90% of shift 

  • Able to bend stoop reach push pull grab and climb as needed 

 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 

  • SAP experience 

  • Mechanical aptitude and experience with advanced problem solving 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-task environment with minimal supervision 


Additional Information :

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels.   

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.

PAY RANGE: $90000 - $115000 USD Salaried (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.)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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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.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


About Company

Nemera Szczecin Sp. z o.o. to  członek światowej grupy Nemera, lidera w produkcji urządzeń do dostarczania leków. Nasze oddziały znajdują się we Francji, Stanach Zjednoczonych, Niemczech i Brazylii. W Szczecinie jesteśmy specjalistami w produkcji wysokiej jakości wstrzykiwaczy do poda ... View more

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