Strip Manufacturing Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

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're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer 1 will play a key role in supporting and improving manufacturing and packaging processes for test strip products. This entry-level role focuses on process optimization, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure production quality, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. This position will address any manufacturing issues on assigned projects. The main responsibilities will include troubleshooting and resolving test strip production equipment issues and implementing tools and fixtures. This role will collaborate on process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste and will also participate in process improvement activities to optimize workflows and contribute to other improvement projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for all manufacturing process equipment in the strip factory and packaging area
• Assist and guide technicians in troubleshooting and maintaining manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for equipment and process issues
• Assist with quality control inspections and product testing to ensure compliance with specifications
• Partner with Quality to investigate and resolve non-conformances and process deviations
• Execute verification and validation (V&V) protocols, including IQ/OQ/PQ activities
• Evaluate and disposition non-conforming parts and assemblies per established procedures
• Develop, update, and maintain Assembly Procedures, Test Procedures, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical documentation
• Prepare and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Variances (MVs)
• Complete required training curriculum and maintain compliance with training requirements
• Train assemblers and production personnel on assembly and test procedures
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Production teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
• Participate in Process FMEA (pFMEA) development, updates, and risk mitigation actions
• Contribute to design reviews and cross-functional problem-solving efforts
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional tasks as assigned

Experience Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment to support continuous strip manufacturing and packaging operations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
• Proficiency in interpreting technical specifications, schematics, and engineering drawings
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to direct others as needed
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA QSRs, and ISO requirements
• BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering
• 0–2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable, preferably in the medical device or biotechnology industry

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as required.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, or climb as needed.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (e.g., noise, temperature, equipment).
• Ability to operate tools, machinery, or technical equipment.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

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

• Professional development, engagement and events

• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices

• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: on-site in Billerica MA 01821, 5 days/week

Targeted Salary Range: $75,000- $85,000/year.

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. 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.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

Explore what’s next with us at novabiomedical.com

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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