Sr. Staff Automation Engineer (Onsite - Acton, MA)
Core
Leading automation strategy, equipment design, and large-scale manufacturing initiatives for disposable wearable medical devices.
Role type
Sr. Staff Automation Engineer (Mechanical)
Builds
Automated assembly and packaging systems for medical devices
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Automation engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Machine design, automated assembly systems, packaging technologies, pneumatics, linkage design, mechatronics, robotics, drive systems, ultrasonic welding, heat transfer decoration, hot stamping, laser welding, laser decoration, cartoning, conveyor systems, sealing technologies, validation (FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ), supplier management, system architecture, capital investment strategy, regulatory compliance (CE, UL, SCCR, NFPA-70E/79, ISO), CAD modeling (SolidWorks), statistical analysis (Minitab/JMP)
Preferred skills
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, leading large-scale multi-line automation programs, global manufacturing experience, regulated industry experience
Technologies
SolidWorks, Minitab, JMP
Responsibilities
Lead specification, selection, manufacturing acceptance, installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of automated assembly and packaging systems; Provide system-level technical leadership to ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and cost targets; Drive standardization and advancement of core technologies across programs and sites; Lead end-to-end development of automation solutions translating requirements into scalable strategies; Define and evaluate system architectures and capital investment strategies; Drive strategic supplier engagement and performance management; Provide oversight for validation activities ensuring compliance; Serve as a technical leader and mentor developing engineering capability; Lead resolution of complex system-level technical challenges; Ensure integration of machine safety and regulatory compliance into design strategies; Contribute to equipment platform strategies and technology roadmaps
Seniority
Sr. Staff, hands-on technical leader with strategic influence