Engineering Advisor

Insulet Corporation

. Contribute to the vision, architecture, and definition of next-generation product platforms .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeActon • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $199,700 - $299,525 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multidisciplinary product development, integrating hardware, software, and user experience while applying systems thinking to define product architectures. Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams and influence product direction through innovative concepts and user-centered research.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Multidisciplinary Product DevelopmentSystems ArchitectureUser-Centered ResearchPrototyping and Concept DevelopmentHuman-Centered Design

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Hard Skills

Product DesignSystems ThinkingPrototypingEthnographic ResearchUser Experience DesignIndustrial DesignInnovation StrategyTechnical RigorVisualizationConcept Generation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStorytellingCollaborationIndependent WorkNavigating Ambiguity

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringAdvanced Degree in Engineering or Design (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Medical Device DevelopmentHealthcare TechnologyRegulated IndustriesIntellectual PropertyBreakthrough Product Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the vision, architecture, and definition of next-generation product platforms
Partner with cross-functional teams to solve complex product, technology, and user-experience challenges
Develop innovative concepts integrating hardware, software, industrial design, and user experience
Apply systems thinking to identify opportunities, constraints, risks, and tradeoffs across product ecosystems
Conduct and synthesize user-centered and ethnographic research
Influence product direction through insight, prototyping, concept generation, and technical rigor
Create visualizations, concepts, prototypes, and narratives to align teams around future product visions
Collaborate with engineering, human factors, design, product management, clinical, and business teams
Generate intellectual property, invention disclosures, and novel approaches to difficult product challenges
Serve as a trusted resource for critical and complex innovation efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Product Design, Human Factors, Industrial Design, UX/UI Design, or a related field
Proven experience in multidisciplinary product development, ideally involving hardware, software, and user experience
Strong systems-thinking ability with experience defining product architectures and solving complex technical challenges
Experience translating user needs into innovative product concepts and solutions
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, design, product management, clinical, and business teams
Experience with prototyping, concept development, and iterative product development
Strong communication, visualization, and storytelling skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and lead through expertise rather than formal authority
Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent) in Engineering, Design, Human Factors, Innovation, or a related discipline (preferred)
Experience in medical device development, healthcare technology, or regulated industries (preferred)
Expertise in systems architecture, human-centered design, human factors, industrial design, UX/UI design, or innovation strategy (preferred)
Experience conducting ethnographic, qualitative, and user-centered research (preferred)
Demonstrated success identifying and developing breakthrough product opportunities and future technology platforms (preferred)
Experience generating intellectual property, patents, or invention disclosures (preferred)
Strong background integrating mechanical, software, and user experience solutions into cohesive product ecosystems (preferred)
Recognized thought leader with a track record of influencing product direction through innovation, technical expertise, and strategic thinking (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (PTO)
Additional employee wellness programs
Incentive compensation eligibility