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

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026

💰 $200,075/yr($133,400/yr – $200,075/yr)

About the role

Job Summary

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.

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:

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.