APU Process Engineer - Automation (APU 4)

With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Position Purpose: 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Works in an office and clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and required appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel.

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.

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

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 have

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