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Job Summary

Join Insulet's Global Equipment Engineering team and help drive the technology behind innovative medical devices that improve lives. As an Instrumentation Engineering Manager, you'll lead a team focused on building and optimizing cutting-edge automation systems used in high-speed manufacturing.

Position Overview:
The Global Equipment Engineering Group showcases talented professionals, world-class technologies and innovative solutions that "power" the quality and performance of Insulet Corporation's unique drug delivery devices. The Manager Instrumentation Engineering provides engineering and technical resource expertise in order to maximize the Automation Systems Group's contribution to company performance. The Instrumentation Manager serves as one of the leaders of the technical community, working effectively and collaboratively with all technical disciplines and functions, both internally and externally, developing new technologies and processes for existing and new product production. This role is responsible to lead the instrumentation group in design, build and implement the most cost effective manufacturing instrumentation and controls hardware and software to meet the automation needs of a very dynamic and technically challenging business.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will primarily focus on managing the Instrumentation Engineering group in the design, development, specification and implementation of automation instrumentation and controls solutions 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:

• In depth and prolonged experience in designing, debugging, specifying, selecting, manufacturing acceptance, installation, startup, commission and validation of instrumentation and control systems for fully automated and advanced discrete component assembly is sought.

• Sound technical skill set incorporating a breadth of automation instrumentation and controls design principles is required.

• Technical mastery in the field of engineering for automation instrumentation and controls systems in the following areas is sought:
  
• Development, design and hands-on technical aptitude of machine instrumentation and controls for newly built custom automation machines - significant exposure to industrial manufacturing environments.

• Development, prototyping, simulation, design and troubleshooting of software and hardware including: inspection architecture, vision systems, vision inspection, complex specialty instrumentation devices, electrical schematics, panel layouts, facility inputs, networking, device communications, Human Machine Interfaces, high power industrial computers used in industrial applications, motion control, servo control, and pneumatics.

• Development, testing, and implementation of PLC/SCADA application software for manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.

• The demonstrated ability to understand user requirements of complex types of products, translate these into a complete conceptualized automated value stream instrumentation solution; Creates or coordinates the hardware and software 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 a requirement

• The individual must be able to build the capability of others to assure 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 aides and SOPs, and providing feedback to discipline owners for future designs.

• Strong Knowledge of VFD and Servo drives (AB & SEW preferred).

  Expertise with machine vision is necessary.

• Strong knowledge of PID loops and process control concepts.

• Extensive knowledge of servo motion control concepts and robotics is desired.

• SQL Server Database knowledge and Visual Basic Programming a requirement

• Utilize excellent troubleshooting skills with a hands-on approach to identify root cause and define solution.

• Possessing a solid understanding and demonstrated ability of implementing machine and process safety considerations a strong plus.

• Knowledge of CE, UL, SCCR & NFPA-70E&79 regulations a plus.

• Design and implement complex Machine Vision, Laser, and Measurement

• Systems to be utilized for quality control on high speed discrete component assembly equipment.

• Ability to travel based on business needs. Length of travel will vary. Anticipated travel is estimated to be 15%.
  Education and Experience:
  Minimum Requirements:
  Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is a plus
  10+ years of hands-on automation instrumentation and controls design experience
  Preferred Skills and Competencies:
  Solid problem solving skills
  Capable of responding to barriers, problems, and challenges with internal manufacturing or external equipment suppliers
  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
  Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills

NOTE: This position requires on-site working (requires on-site office/plant/lab work). #LI-Onsite

Additional Information:

Compensation & Benefits: For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $122,600.00 - $183,950.00 This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off (PTO) And additional employee wellness programs Application Details: This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please visit the Insulet Careers site and submit your application online. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education.