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Technical Leader - Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Nemera · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Active · $135,000–$165,000 / year · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Nemera |
| Title | Technical Leader - Principal Mechanical Design Engineer |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Design |
| Location | Chicago, IL, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $135,000–$165,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-04-10 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
With sales of €500m and 2,800 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 technical leader oversees and guides mechanical design efforts across multiple programs. This position requires a motivated, results-driven design engineer with expertise in development and the ability to guide cross-functional teams to accomplish objectives.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate & lead technical design team within one or more programs while working in a multi-disciplinary, multi-site environment
• Understand priorities to develop and communicate action plans internally and externally
• Assist in defining the planning and resources required to achieve the success of the technical design activities of programs
• Identify potential problems early and suggest options based upon cost, time and requirements
• Design, build and test prototypes to characterize performance
• Solve complex technical problems within the bounds of timing and cost constraints
• Work with Nemera’s injection molding tooling experts to successfully implement DFM and DFA into detailed designs ready for high-volume manufacturing
• Guide and mentor junior engineers
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ years of product development experience
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, etc.)
• Proficiency in CAD software, Solid Works and other relevant engineering tools
• Experience with managing all technical aspects of device development
• Experience with high volume production, injection molding and automation
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead technical teams.
• Ability to network across the organization to support activities across multiple sites
• Experience working in a consulting environment
• Familiar with the basics of electronics and software
Why Join Nemera?
At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.
We look forward to receiving your application (resume submitted in English is appreciated). We offer varied jobs job in an international group, if you want to discover more about Nemera, please look at our website www.nemera.netKnow someone at
Nemera? We have a Referral Program so, be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position
POSITION RANGE: $135,000 USD to $165,000 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.)
For US Benefits, CLICK HERE .
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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| Provider Job Key | 744000120056857 |
| Title | Technical Leader - Principal Mechanical Design Engineer |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Department | Design |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
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| Country | United States |
| Region | IL |
| City | Chicago |
| Salary Raw | With sales of €500m and 2,800 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 technical leader oversees and guides mechanical design efforts across multiple programs. This position requires a motivated, results-driven design engineer with expertise in development and the ability to guide cross-functional teams to accomplish objectives. Responsibilities: • Coordinate & lead technical design team within one or more programs while working in a multi-disciplinary, multi-site environment • Understand priorities to develop and communicate action plans internally and externally • Assist in defining the planning and resources required to achieve the success of the technical design activities of programs • Identify potential problems early and suggest options based upon cost, time and requirements • Design, build and test prototypes to characterize performance • Solve complex technical problems within the bounds of timing and cost constraints • Work with Nemera’s injection molding tooling experts to successfully implement DFM and DFA into detailed designs ready for high-volume manufacturing • Guide and mentor junior engineers POSITION REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering • 7+ years of product development experience • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, etc.) • Proficiency in CAD software, Solid Works and other relevant engineering tools • Experience with managing all technical aspects of device development • Experience with high volume production, injection molding and automation PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead technical teams. • Ability to network across the organization to support activities across multiple sites • Experience working in a consulting environment • Familiar with the basics of electronics and software Why Join Nemera? At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives. We look forward to receiving your application (resume submitted in English is appreciated). We offer varied jobs job in an international group, if you want to discover more about Nemera, please look at our website www.nemera.netKnow someone at Nemera? We have a Referral Program so, be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position POSITION RANGE: $135,000 USD to $165,000 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.) For US Benefits, CLICK HERE . 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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| Salary Max | 165,000 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | year |
| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Nemera/744000120056857-technical-leader-principal-mechanical-design-engineer |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Nemera/744000120056857-technical-leader-principal-mechanical-design-engineer?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 17:43:30Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:47:13Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 10:47:13Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-31 17:43:30Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-04-10 20:43:02Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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