Insulet Corporation
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Acton, Mass (Hybrid)
Insulet Corporation, Acton, Massachusetts, United States, 01720
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Insulet is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to help drive innovation and leadership within its design team. The Principal Mechanical Engineer will be integral in determining the design of disposable, class II/III medical devices from concept to commercialization. The candidate will lead next generation pump innovations, prove scientific feasibility on core subsystems, develop working prototypes and support design transfer of a commercial-ready product to high volume production. The candidate will assist in strategic planning efforts and will be expected to periodically report program metrics to Executive Management teams as the resident "technical expert". The candidate must have a strong understanding of engineering and scientific fundamentals as well as end-to-end product design. The Principal Engineer will, at times and as assigned, supervise projects and staff resources, and will have formal signature authority for designated areas in his/her area of technical expertise. This is a challenging role, suitable for an energetic problem solver who thrives on difficult technical challenges and who wishes to work on a small team charged with developing solutions to hard problems. Responsibilities Lead in the development of next-generation insulin delivery technologies (inclusive of ideation, design, and filing of intellectual property) Design device subsystems using CAD software and support full system integration efforts Identify and mitigate technology risks associated with device functionality, reliability, safety, COGs and manufacturing scalability. Work and lead cross-functionally within the organization. Lead and mentor other engineering members within the organization. Conduct competitor technology analyses Design and set up feasibility tests. Develop Failure analysis models using simulation tools. Analyze design solutions using engineering software tools and statistical methods. Work within final assembly manufacturing environment(s) and assist in early-stage process development and manufacturing optimization to ensure products meet design intent. Work with and manage external suppliers, conduct DFM reviews, and go onsite as needed. Participate in strategic planning activities. Required Skills and Competencies Natural out-of-the-box thinker who is driven to find novel solutions to challenging problems Ethical, responsible, and data-driven decision-maker Ability to effectively communicate (verbal/written) within engineering team and at multiple levels of an organization Ability to organize and judge priorities, as well as oversee and delegate responsibilities to other engineering staff / team members, when necessary Highly proficient in Solidworks and ePDM. Complex assemblies, surfacing and multi-body modeling experience. Pro/Engineer and/or Ansys a plus. PC skills - MS Office Suite. LabVIEW, a plus Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC), GD&T Lean, Six Sigma, a plus Knowledgeable in the design and joining of plastic components for bio-compatible applications Strong understanding of material science as it pertains to polymers, metals and glass Knowledge of infusion pumps and subcutaneous injection systems, a must Design for manufacturing/cost (DFM/C) and automated assembly experience highly preferred Education and Experience Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering. Master's Degree Preferred. Minimum of 12 years of electromechanical product design and development experience, preferably medical device class II or III. Proven track record of success and leadership in engineering. Experience in the design of injection molded components, stampings and machined components. Experience in the design of disposable, bio-compatible fluid paths and/or container solutions. Experience with electromechanical devices (PCBA, batteries, interconnects, layout) Experience in high volume product design (> 10 million units per year), a strong plus. A track record of generating novel ideas / IP, a strong plus. Additional Information The position is hybrid at our Acton, MA location. 3 days/week in the office is normal and depending on phase of project 5 days/week may be required. Travel is estimated at 10% or less and will flex depending on business need.
Insulet is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to help drive innovation and leadership within its design team. The Principal Mechanical Engineer will be integral in determining the design of disposable, class II/III medical devices from concept to commercialization. The candidate will lead next generation pump innovations, prove scientific feasibility on core subsystems, develop working prototypes and support design transfer of a commercial-ready product to high volume production. The candidate will assist in strategic planning efforts and will be expected to periodically report program metrics to Executive Management teams as the resident "technical expert". The candidate must have a strong understanding of engineering and scientific fundamentals as well as end-to-end product design. The Principal Engineer will, at times and as assigned, supervise projects and staff resources, and will have formal signature authority for designated areas in his/her area of technical expertise. This is a challenging role, suitable for an energetic problem solver who thrives on difficult technical challenges and who wishes to work on a small team charged with developing solutions to hard problems. Responsibilities Lead in the development of next-generation insulin delivery technologies (inclusive of ideation, design, and filing of intellectual property) Design device subsystems using CAD software and support full system integration efforts Identify and mitigate technology risks associated with device functionality, reliability, safety, COGs and manufacturing scalability. Work and lead cross-functionally within the organization. Lead and mentor other engineering members within the organization. Conduct competitor technology analyses Design and set up feasibility tests. Develop Failure analysis models using simulation tools. Analyze design solutions using engineering software tools and statistical methods. Work within final assembly manufacturing environment(s) and assist in early-stage process development and manufacturing optimization to ensure products meet design intent. Work with and manage external suppliers, conduct DFM reviews, and go onsite as needed. Participate in strategic planning activities. Required Skills and Competencies Natural out-of-the-box thinker who is driven to find novel solutions to challenging problems Ethical, responsible, and data-driven decision-maker Ability to effectively communicate (verbal/written) within engineering team and at multiple levels of an organization Ability to organize and judge priorities, as well as oversee and delegate responsibilities to other engineering staff / team members, when necessary Highly proficient in Solidworks and ePDM. Complex assemblies, surfacing and multi-body modeling experience. Pro/Engineer and/or Ansys a plus. PC skills - MS Office Suite. LabVIEW, a plus Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC), GD&T Lean, Six Sigma, a plus Knowledgeable in the design and joining of plastic components for bio-compatible applications Strong understanding of material science as it pertains to polymers, metals and glass Knowledge of infusion pumps and subcutaneous injection systems, a must Design for manufacturing/cost (DFM/C) and automated assembly experience highly preferred Education and Experience Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering. Master's Degree Preferred. Minimum of 12 years of electromechanical product design and development experience, preferably medical device class II or III. Proven track record of success and leadership in engineering. Experience in the design of injection molded components, stampings and machined components. Experience in the design of disposable, bio-compatible fluid paths and/or container solutions. Experience with electromechanical devices (PCBA, batteries, interconnects, layout) Experience in high volume product design (> 10 million units per year), a strong plus. A track record of generating novel ideas / IP, a strong plus. Additional Information The position is hybrid at our Acton, MA location. 3 days/week in the office is normal and depending on phase of project 5 days/week may be required. Travel is estimated at 10% or less and will flex depending on business need.