Automation Engineer

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Automation Engineer to oversee manufacturing automation across the site, ensuring integration with production, QC, and data management. The role focuses on GMP/compliance, system validation, and continuous improvement while collaborating with multiple departments and providing training and on-call support.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in biopharma automation, familiarity with DeltaV/Aveva/PLCs, and strong communication skills to drive projects and meet

Qualifications

• 2+ years direct experience with automation systems in biopharma.
• Knowledge of DCS (DeltaV), SCADA (Aveva), PLCs; preferred understanding of machine connectivity/data acquisition (OPC).

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing automation systems across the site; support implementation changes to automation systems, update design documents, execute testing, troubleshoot events, and provide SME support for automated process control systems.
• Ensure integration of automation systems with digital applications supporting production, quality control, and data management.
• Ensure GMP/regulatory compliance for C&Q activities, including specs, test protocols, and system validation; manage risks and ensure compliance to minimize timeline/cost disruption.
• Develop and deliver training materials; provide post-implementation support.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, Tech Transfer, IT, and Engineering; capture/document requirements.
• Develop standards/best practices; lead design reviews and user acceptance testing.
• Oversee daily monitoring/troubleshooting/support of PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other control systems to reduce downtime.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities; support investigations of process deviations and drive quality/yield improvements.
• Participate in operational meetings and provide rotating off-shift on-call support.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical/problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/CS/biotech or related field

Tools

DeltaV

Aveva

PLCs

OPC

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing automation systems across the site; support implementation changes to automation systems, update design documents, execute testing, troubleshoot events, and provide SME support for automated process control systems (incl. dedicated clean utilities).
• Ensure integration of automation systems with digital applications supporting production, quality control, and data management.
• Ensure GMP/regulatory compliance for C&Q activities, including specs, test protocols, and system validation; manage risks and ensure compliance to minimize timeline/cost disruption.
• Develop and deliver training materials; provide post-implementation support.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, Tech Transfer, IT, and Engineering; capture/document requirements.
• Develop standards/best practices; lead design reviews and user acceptance testing.
• Oversee daily monitoring/troubleshooting/support of PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other control systems to reduce downtime.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities; support investigations of process deviations and drive quality/yield improvements.
• Participate in operational meetings and provide rotating off-shift on-call support.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years direct experience with automation systems/support in biopharma (preferred).
• Knowledge of DCS (DeltaV), SCADA (Aveva), PLCs; preferred understanding of machine connectivity/data acquisition (e.g., Historian/ERP) using OPC.

Skills/Qualifications

• Cross-functional collaboration, analytical/problem-solving, and strong communication.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/CS/biotech or related field (or equivalent relevant experience).

Language

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Benefits (as stated)

• Health and wellbeing benefits, prevention/wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks gender-neutral parental leave.