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:

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer III to provide technical floor support to reagent, sensor, and tubing manufacturing operations at the Waltham, MA facility. This role is responsible for supporting on-time shipment of high-quality products at an acceptable cost by resolving manufacturing issues, driving process and product improvements, transferring new products and processes into manufacturing, and supporting investigations related to in-process or field-returned product.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day technical floor support to consumable manufacturing operations by investigating and resolving issues that arise during product manufacturing and processing.
• Test consumables, including sensors, tubing, calibrators, and controls, for functionality on analyzers and/or production test platforms.
• Measure and inspect components for form, fit, and function, and disposition nonconforming product as needed.
• Write manufacturing variances and route documentation for required approvals and signatures.
• Update and create manufacturing documentation, including assembly procedures, test procedures, operating instructions, operating procedures, drawings, and artwork, in compliance with Quality System Regulations and ISO standards.
• Write and/or execute Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ), Performance Qualifications (PQ), validations, Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses (PFMEA), Process Validation Master Plans, and continuous improvement studies or evaluations.
• Research, specify, and procure new equipment for existing or new processes and assemblies.
• Design and construct tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes, or modify existing production equipment as needed.
• Coordinate the transfer of new products into manufacturing by collaborating with R&D and other manufacturing engineers to develop scalable production methods and processes.
• Train assemblers and operators on new processes, assemblies, and production methods.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce product cost and cycle times, including evaluating and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Research and Development, QA/QC, Marketing, Accounting, Purchasing, Planning, and Distribution teams.

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline required.
• 4+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience desired.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, Minitab, SAP, and MasterControl.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methods and practices.
• Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong time management and risk management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Ability to support process improvement, validation, documentation, equipment, and product transfer activities in a regulated manufacturing environment.

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 Waltham, MA.

Targeted Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000/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.

About the Company

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.

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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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