Sr. Staff Automation Engineer (Onsite - Acton, MA)

Thie Sr. Staff Automation Engineer role is a senior technical position focused on leading automation strategy, equipment design, and large-scale manufacturing initiatives across Insulet’s global operations. The role oversees development and deployment of advanced automated assembly and packaging systems, drives standardization and continuous improvement, partners with suppliers and cross-functional teams, and mentors engineers while ensuring scalable, compliant, and high-performing manufacturing solutions. Candidates should have 10+ years of machine design and automation experience, ideally within the medical device industry.

 Position Overview:   Insulet is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-volume, disposable, electromechanical, wearable medical devices.  As a   Sr.   Staff   Automation Engineer   in the Global   Equipment   Engineering Group,   the candidate   will   support both current manufacturing operations as well as new product development by providing   expertise   related to the   continuous improvement efforts for existing manufacturing processes/equipment .  The candidate will also work with internal customers and external vendors to specify,   procure , and install   new manufacturing lines and equipment   in accordance with   business needs.  The candidate   is   expected to be   a highly experienced technical leader responsible for bridging execution-level engineering and system-level automation strategy across global manufacturing operations.   This role expands beyond individual project execution to include driving standardization, influencing equipment architecture, and leading complex, multi-line automation initiatives. The Senior Staff Engineer partners closely with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver scalable, high-performance manufacturing solutions while mentoring engineers and strengthening organizational capability.   This position is suited for a hands-on technical expert who can   operate   independently, lead without authority, and translate business needs into robust automation systems.   This   role   is   suitable for an energetic problem solver who has solid   technical ,   organizational   and communication skills.

The successful candidate will primarily focus on the design, development,   specification   and implementation of automated equipment for assembly and packaging processes .    In addition, continuous improvement efforts, obsolescence programs, technology   transfers   and new product development may also be exercised in support of business objectives .    Important job qualifications include:   Lead and oversee the specification,   selection , manufacturing acceptance, installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of fully automated and advanced discrete   component   assembly and/or packaging systems.   Provide system-level technical leadership to ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, reliability, and cost targets across programs and sites.   Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in mechanical engineering,   demonstrating   expert-level machine design capability and deep knowledge of automated assembly and packaging systems.   Demonstrated advanced technical   expertise   and subject matter leadership in mechanical engineering, including assembly and packaging technologies (e.g., blister forming,   cartoning , bagging, sealing) .   Drive standardization and advancement of core technologies across programs and sites.   Technical mastery in the following areas is   sought :   Provide technical direction and design oversight for machine design including pneumatics, linkage design, mechatronics, robotics, and drive systems.   Process technologies: ultrasonic welding, heat transfer decoration, hot stamping, laser welding, laser decoration.   Packaging: material knowledge,   cartoning , conveyor   systems   and sealing