Staff Automation Engineer NPI

Insulet Corporation•Acton, MA

3d•$133,400 - $200,075•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Engineer, Global Equipment Engineering is a senior individual contributor and technical leader who develops and scales manufacturing equipment and process solutions for new product introductions, from early feasibility and manual assembly through pilot production, automation, and high-volume manufacturing. The role provides technical direction across functions and sites, shapes equipment and investment decisions, and ensures manufacturing solutions are reliable, compliant, and aligned with global manufacturing strategy and business objectives. The position leads equipment strategy, automation, and capital projects in regulated manufacturing environments. It requires expertise in automated assembly systems and equipment validation, as well as the ability to lead complex cross-functional programs, influence technical decisions across sites and suppliers, mentor engineers, and collaborate to support 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. Travel of up to 10%, including international travel to equipment vendors and manufacturing sites, is required. The employee must be able to work in a Class 8 cleanroom as needed. For U.S.-based positions, the annual base salary range is $133,400 to $200,075. The position may also be eligible for incentive compensation. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education. The posting remains open until the position is filled.

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 Acton 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.