Sr Automation Engineer; Onsite - Acton, MA

Position: Sr Automation Engineer (Onsite - Acton, MA)
Job Summary

The Sr. Automation Engineer will play a key role in supporting Insulet's manufacturing operations and new product development by leading the design, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of advanced automated assembly and packaging equipment. This hands-on engineering role requires strong expertise in machine design, automation technologies, robotics, packaging systems, and process development, along with the ability to manage vendors, lead cross-functional projects, and drive equipment performance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of machine design experience, strong problem-solving and project leadership skills, and a proven ability to deliver scalable automation solutions while supporting technology transfers, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Overview:

Insulet is the world's leading manufacturer of high-volume, disposable, electromechanical, wearable medical devices.  As a Sr. 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 will work in a collaborative team environment with manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, metrology, quality and component supplier engineering. Responsibilities include working with cross-functional teams and / or strategic partners and providing technical guidance to support project execution. This role is suitable for an energetic problem solver who has solid technical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

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:

* Experience in specifying, selecting, manufacturing acceptance, installation, startup, commission, and validation of fully automated and advanced discrete component assembly and / or packaging technologies. A sound mechanical skillset incorporating machine design principles and a strong mechanical aptitude is required.

* Technical mastery in mechanical engineering, namely assembly technologies and packaging (i.e. blister forming, cartoning, bagging, sealing etc.), is preferred. Technical mastery in the following areas is sought:

* Hands-on mechanical aptitude and 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 technologies.

* The demonstrated ability to understand user requirements of complex types of products, translate these into a complete conceptualized automated solution;
Creates or coordinates the design solutions for novel or complex problems; integrates regulatory and operational needs, and assesses cost benefit. Having done so in a regulated and/or medical device industry is a plus.

* The management and oversight of vendor communications and collaboration is required. Ability to critically review engineering designs and ensure adherence to company design and development guidelines and SOPs. Proven ability to manage multiple projects is required.

Experience with formal project management is a plus. Ability to successfully lead teams and vendors to achieve exceptional results.

* Responsible for managing the IQ, OQ, FAT, SAT and PQ efforts for new assembly and packaging technologies and / or transferring technologies to new factory sites.

* The individual must be able to build the capability of others to ensure successful project execution. Engages and energizes others to reach their fullest potential and performance. This can include, but is not limited to improving business process systems, developing training aids and SOPs, and providing feedback to discipline owners for future designs. In addition, knowledge and experience with post-implementation continuous improvement efforts and methodology is beneficial.

* Candidate should have good problem-solving skills and be capable of responding to barriers, problems, and challenges with internal manufacturing or external equipment suppliers. Candidate needs to be able to effectively deal with conflict and openly communicate and lead team members to successful resolution. Demonstrated ability to work effectively while leading others in a teaming environment across multiple…