Sr Equipment Engineer (Onsite - Acton, MA)
Insulet · Acton, MA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $106k–$159k
- Travel
- 30%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Insulet (medical devices) in Acton, MA. In addition, continuous improvement efforts, obsolescence programs, technology transfers and new product development may also be exercised in support of business objectives .
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics, Automation, Stamping, Welding
- Base pay
- $106k–$159k
- Day to day
- about 30% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $100k–$145k. This one lists $106k–$159k.
Median of the low and high ends of 34 live postings that list pay, out of 62 manufacturing engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 61 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- About 16% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 5+)
Typical $95k–$134k, from 30 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 55%
- Lean 53%
- ✓ Automation 45%
- Root cause 42%
- New product launch 39%
- Six Sigma 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Stamping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Insulet in Acton
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Full description from InsuletAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
The Sr. Equipment 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.
Responsibilities
include working with cross-functional team s 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
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 n eeds 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 geographical locations and across various functional areas and roles . The candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills .
- ✓Possessing a solid understanding and demonstrated ability of implementing machine and process safety considerations is a strong plus . Knowledge of CE, UL, SCCR & NFPA-70E&79 regulations a plus . In addition, demonstrated application of domestic and international standards is a plus (DIN, ASME, ISO).
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering . Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
- ✓6 + years of hands-on machine design experience .
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Position Overview
Insulet is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-volume, disposable, electromechanical, wearable medical devices. As a Sr. Equipment 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.
include
- •E xperience in specifying, selecting, manufacturing acceptance, installation, startup, commission, and validation of fully automated and advanced discrete component assembly and / or packaging technologies . A s ound mechanical skillset incorporating machine design p r inciples 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 m achine d esign including pneumatics, linkage design, mechatronics, robotics, and drive systems .
- •Process t echnologies: 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
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- +Demonstrated flexibility and ability to function in a fast-paced, growth industry and work environment.
- +Strong organizational skills.
- +Strong interpersonal skills
- +Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and the a bility to effectively communicate bot
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