Automation Engineering Manager

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name. Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we are accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

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With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we're setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we're building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

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Job Title: Automation Project Manager

Job Summary: Responsible for supporting and managing automation projects for all of Nova Biomedical's domestic operations. This individual will manage a highly talented and dynamic team of automation engineers to lead automation projects from initial scope through site implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: • Design and develop automated systems including the use of robotics as necessary to improve productivity and quality as well as creating framework for future expansion. • Ensure team provides seamless integration of automation into respective operation. • Create Post Implementation strategy to review performance of systems and determine any opportunities for improvement. • Review risk mitigation and redundancy requirements as required.

• Team and Project Management: • Manage and develop a high functioning automation team with guidance, mentorship, training and performance feedback on a routine basis. • Review and monitor project timelines to assure timely delivery and alignment with business goals. • Provide complete validation, documentation and training to internal teams prior to handing over systems. • Formalize process of automation procurement with controlled procedure and templates to assure consistency from project to project as well as engineer.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: • Cross-functionally work with the various manufacturing engineering groups and management teams from project scope, specification, procurement, and implementation. • Provide regular updates as to plans, progress and results to stakeholders and to senior leadership as required. • Work with product development teams as required to determine requirements for automation as well as design for manufacture of device. Included would be unique material selections for any potential contact components.

• Strategic Plan: • Create and define a yearly strategic automation plan with estimated costs and savings as well as replacement needs for continued operations based on research with the various manufacturing groups. • Assign projects to individuals based on the approved Fiscal Year Automation Plan to achieve milestones within expected time frame. • Project assignments should be a mixture of long/short term projects to maximize efficiency of team. • Continue to review business trends and keep team current with new technologies and manufacturers to provide competitive edge and continued innovation.

Requirements:

• Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCad.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Six Sigma certification.
• Process flow evaluation.
• Knowledge of FDA, QSR, and ISO regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a team environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and work experience, required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience required in a wide array of Minimum of 8 years of supervisory experience managing direct reports required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while on the production floor or in the lab (up to 4-6 hours/day).
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 25-30 pounds occasionally (e.g., reagent containers, lab equipment).
• Manual dexterity to handle lab tools, open containers, operate equipment, or input data into systems.
• Ability to climb stairs or ladders occasionally to access equipment or elevated workspaces.
• Visual acuity and color vision sufficient for reading labels, monitoring equipment displays, and identifying chemical indicators or reactions.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including lab coats, gloves, goggles, face shields, and respiratory protection, as required.
• Tolerance for occasional exposure to chemical fumes, biological substances, or temperature-controlled environments.
• Ability to sit for extended periods when performing administrative tasks (computer work, meetings, reporting, etc.).

Why Work for Nova Biomedical:

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements (job specific)
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks! (location specific) OR Company subsidized cafeteria (Waltham)

Work Location: On-site in our Waltham and Billerica MA locations

Schedule/Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Targeted Salary Range: $140k per year

EEO Statement: Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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