Staff Automation Engineer NPI

Job SummaryThe Staff Engineer, Global Equipment Engineering is a senior technical leader responsible for developing and scaling manufacturing equipment and processes for new product introductions, from early feasibility and pilot builds through fully automated, high-volume production. This role drives equipment strategy, automation, and capital projects while ensuring manufacturing solutions are reliable, compliant, and aligned with global business objectives. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in automated assembly systems, equipment validation, and regulated manufacturing environments, along with a proven track record of leading complex cross-functional programs and influencing technical decisions across multiple sites and suppliers. Based in Acton, MA, this position requires strong leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills to support global manufacturing growth and innovation.

The Staff Engineer, Global Equipment Engineering is a senior individual contributor who defines and delivers scalable manufacturing equipment and process solutions for new products, from 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 ensures solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with global manufacturing strategy.

Key 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.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Automation, or a related engineering discipline.
• 12+ 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Information:

• Able to work in a Class 8 cleanroom environment as needed.
• Role is based in Acton, with an expectation of working in the office at least four days per week.
• Travel up to 10%, including international travel to equipment vendors and manufacturing sites.

Additional Information:

Compensation & Benefits: For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $133,400.00 - $200,075.00 This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off (PTO) • And additional employee wellness programs Application Details: This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please visit the Insulet Careers site and submit your application online. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education.

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.

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