Automation Engineer I/II (MES)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Clayton, NC seeks an Automation Engineer to support Process Control Systems and MES at a biopharma site. You will configure MES platforms, enable real-time data capture, automate workflows, and integrate systems to meet compliant manufacturing standards.

Collaborate with Process Engineers and Operations to review specifications, support audits, manage changes, and help develop SOPs while adhering to safety and quality protocols. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 3–7 years' experience in process manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of MES platforms (Emerson Syncade, PAS-X), DCS/SCADA, SQL, and programming languages VB.Net/PowerShell/C#.
• Experience in process-based manufacturing, utility or packaging operations.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support MES platforms, enable real-time production data capture, automate workflows and integrate systems.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers and Operations to develop and review system specifications.
• Support audits, implement change management, and participate in SOP development.
• Adhere to safety and quality protocols.
• Support site initiatives.

Skills

Process automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Open environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Emerson Syncade

PAS-X

DeltaV

SQL

VB.Net

PowerShell

C#

Job description

Role: Automation Engineer supporting Process Control Systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) at a biopharma manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with standards for existing and new equipment.

Responsibilities

• configure and support MES platforms, enable real-time production data capture, automate workflows, and integrate systems
• collaborate with Process Engineers and Operations to develop and review system specifications
• support audits, implement change management, and participate in SOP development
• adhere to safety and quality protocols
• and support site initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, with a minimum of 3-7 years' experience in process manufacturing systems
• knowledge of MES platforms (e.g., Emerson Syncade, PAS-X), DCS/SCADA, SQL, and programming languages (VB.Net, PowerShell, C#)
• experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, or packaging operations
• ability to work in an open environment with up to 10% travel

Preferred

• experience with DeltaV
• planning and organization skills
• familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies

High Value

biopharma manufacturing, process automation, MES, compliance, validated systems, audit support, and cross-functional collaboration