Staff Automation Engineer NPI

Insulet Corporation•Acton, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Engineer, Global Equipment Engineering is a senior individual contributor and technical leader responsible for developing and scaling manufacturing equipment and processes for new product introductions. The work spans early feasibility and manual assembly through pilot production, automation, and high-volume manufacturing. The role provides technical direction across functions and sites, shapes major equipment and investment decisions, and delivers robust, compliant solutions aligned with global manufacturing strategy. The position leads equipment strategy, automation, and capital projects in regulated manufacturing environments. It requires deep expertise in automated assembly systems and equipment validation, along with the ability to lead complex cross-functional programs and influence technical decisions involving multiple sites and suppliers. The role also mentors engineers and supports global manufacturing growth and innovation. The role is based in Acton, Massachusetts, with an expectation of working in the office at least four days per week. It may require work in a Class 8 cleanroom and travel up to 10%, including international travel to equipment vendors and manufacturing sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, electrical, automation, or a related engineering discipline.
12 or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or automation within a regulated industry.
Demonstrated experience leading complex capital equipment programs from requirements through validation and production handoff.
Demonstrated expertise in automated assembly equipment and integration, including robotics, motion control, vision, sensing, PLC/HMI, or manufacturing data systems.
Working knowledge of regulated manufacturing requirements, including equipment validation, design controls, risk management, and change control.
Able to work in a Class 8 cleanroom environment as needed.
Able to work in the office at least four days per week.
Able to travel up to 10%, including internationally to equipment vendors and manufacturing sites.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or engineering management.
Experience with Class II medical device manufacturing.
Experience scaling manufacturing from early feasibility or pilot builds through high-volume automated production.
Experience applying DFM/DFA and process capability methods to automated assembly systems.
Experience leading technical decisions across multiple functions, suppliers, and manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing process and equipment development for complex new product introduction programs, aligning technical execution with program, quality, and production goals.
Define scalable assembly strategies and technical roadmaps spanning manual, semi-automated, and fully automated production.
Own the technical definition and execution of major capital equipment projects, including requirements, vendor strategy, design reviews, acceptance, validation, and production handoff.
Establish equipment and process architectures, engineering standards, and reusable approaches that improve scalability, reliability, and consistency across programs and sites.
Influence product and process design through DFM/DFA to improve manufacturability, automation readiness, serviceability, and process capability.
Approve critical equipment specifications, acceptance criteria, and risk-based validation strategies, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, TMV, and PQ.
Direct resolution of complex technical risks and issues across equipment, process, controls, quality, and operations.
Make and communicate technical recommendations on equipment architecture, vendor selection, automation strategy, capital priorities, and manufacturing scale-up.
Ensure equipment and process solutions meet applicable regulatory, quality, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.
Mentor engineers and strengthen technical capability through coaching, design reviews, and constructive challenge.