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APU Process Engineer - Automation (APU 3)

Nemera Buffalo Grove, Illinois Posted Oct 16, 2026
Location
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Workplace
On-site / per employer
Posted
Oct 16, 2026

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: 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 equipment’s 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 equipment’s 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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s 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

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: $90,000 - $115,000 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.

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