Graduate Co-op, Manufacturing Engineering (July - December 2026)(Onsite)

Position Dates: July 6, 2026 – December 18, 2026 

Grad Co-op Job Description

Job Title:                      Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

Department:                 Global Manufacturing Engineering - Acton

FLSA Status:                 Non- exempt

Insulet Builds New U.S. Manufacturing Facility

The $100 Million Investment in Massachusetts will provide for hundreds of local manufacturing jobs at a 350,000 square-foot facility. Insulet is building a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on a 26-acre site in Acton, Massachusetts. The new facility represents a significant investment in Massachusetts, is expected to create hundreds of local jobs, and will provide additional manufacturing capabilities closer to Insulet's large and growing U.S. customer base. The new U.S. manufacturing operation is also expected to drive operating efficiencies and increase productivity.

Position Overview:

• The Global Manufacturing Engineering team is focused on supporting Insulet’s manufacturing operations in Insulet’s new state of the art high speed automated manufacturing facility in Acton, MA.

• This candidate works closely with the engineering team to support failure root cause analysis, equipment validation, process improvement, and scrap reduction efforts

• Candidate will work regularly with cross-functional teams to solve urgent business related problems

• Typical tasks include hands-on lab testing, measurement, data analysis, protocol writing & execution, and report writing  

• Ideal candidate has experience and interest in manufacturing automation, lab testing and metrology

• Able to analyze large amounts of data to present clear, actionable information to the team

Responsibilities:

• Study in-house production equipment (laser welding, heat staking, automated assembly, etc.) and drive process improvements

• Generate tool files, write setup and operating procedures, prepare new equipment for validation, and support execution of validation activities (IQ/TMV/OQ/PQ)

• Support machine build and debug at local suppliers

• Design and prototype manufacturing aids using SolidWorks, 3D printer, etc.

• Scorecard production line efficiency, scrap, and downtime performance

• Prepare engineering change orders (ECO), supplier change requests (SCR)

• Other responsibilities as needed

Education and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD level program in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, bioengineering or a related field

Preferred Skills and Competencies:       

• CAD: Solidworks preferred, Pro/Engineer (Creo) a plus

• Data Analysis: Minitab, JMP, Excel

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements (if applicable):        

• Possible travel required to automation suppliers

This position is not eligible for employer-based visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship needs. 

Additional Information:

Compensation & Benefits: For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $34.00 - $38.50 This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Medical insurance • Holiday pay • Sick time off • 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.