Staff Automation Engineer – NPI

Insulet Corporation

. Lead manufacturing process and equipment development for complex new product introduction programs .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeActon • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $133,400 - $200,075 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading manufacturing process and equipment development for new product introductions, with a strong focus on automated assembly systems and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence product design through DFM/DFA methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringAutomated Assembly EquipmentEquipment ValidationDFM/DFA ExpertiseRegulated Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Capital Equipment ProgramsProcess Capability MethodsRisk ManagementDesign ControlsAutomation StrategyTechnical RoadmapsEquipment SpecificationsAcceptance CriteriaComplex Technical Risk ResolutionManufacturing Scale-Up

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationInfluencingCoachingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

RoboticsMotion ControlVision SystemsSensing TechnologiesPLC/HMIManufacturing Data Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Management (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Class II Medical Device ManufacturingCleanroom EnvironmentRegulatory ComplianceQuality StandardsSafety Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead manufacturing process and equipment development for complex new product introduction programs
Define scalable assembly strategies and technical roadmaps spanning manual, semi-automated, and fully automated production
Own 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 across programs and sites
Influence product and process design through DFM/DFA to improve manufacturability, automation readiness, serviceability, and process capability
Approve 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
Communicate technical recommendations on equipment architecture, vendor selection, automation strategy, capital priorities, and manufacturing scale-up
Ensure equipment and process solutions meet regulatory, quality, safety, and cybersecurity requirements
Mentor engineers through coaching, design reviews, and constructive challenge

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience leading complex capital equipment programs from requirements through validation and production handoff
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
Travel up to 10%, including international travel to equipment vendors and manufacturing sites
Master’s degree in engineering or engineering management preferred
Experience with Class II medical device manufacturing preferred
Experience scaling manufacturing from early feasibility or pilot builds through high-volume automated production preferred
Experience applying DFM/DFA and process capability methods to automated assembly systems preferred
Experience leading technical decisions across multiple functions, suppliers, and manufacturing sites preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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