Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Controls & Automation

Scorpion Therapeutics; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Milwaukee, WI seeks an Automation Engineer to support X-Ray Tube manufacturing, focusing on design, development, and implementation of advanced automation solutions. You will work on automated equipment, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems to enhance production.

The role invites collaboration across design, operations, vendors, and global teams, with occasional domestic/international travel (~5-20%). Site-based project work and engineering support are expected.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics or related engineering field.
• 2+ years hands-on automation experience with programmable controls and robotics.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, electrical schematics and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated equipment including robotics, PLCs, HMIs and vision systems.
• Lead projects for existing and future production lines.
• Support design, commissioning, validation, troubleshooting and improvements.
• Create technical documentation and safety assessments.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics

Vision systems

PLC programming

HMI development

Project management

Education

BS/MS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

GE Proficy

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Fanuc

KUKA

Motoman

Electrical schematics

Control panel design

Job description

Role

Automation Engineer supporting X-Ray Tube manufacturing in West Milwaukee, WI, focusing on design, development, and implementation of advanced automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• develop automated equipment including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, integrating vision systems, and ensuring process automation;
• lead projects for existing and future production lines;
• support machine design, commissioning, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives;
• create technical documentation, safety assessments, and training materials.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronic, or related engineering discipline;
• 2+ years hands-on automation experience with programmable controls, robotics, and industrial systems;
• proficiency with PLCs (GE Proficy, Allen Bradley, Siemens), robotics (Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman), electrical schematics, and control panel design;
• experience with process-intensive manufacturing preferred.

High-Value

• manufacturing automation, collaborative robots, vision, AIVs, safety standards (NFPA79, OSHA), regulated environment (GMP), and technical project management.

Collaboration

work with design, operations, vendors, and global teams; occasional domestic/international travel (~5-20%).

Work setup

not explicitly specified but involves project-based site work and engineering support.