Automation Engineer III - Compounding/CIP/SIP/Utility Distribution

Scorpion Therapeutics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Automation Engineer III to manage and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing automation systems, including compounding, CIP, SIP, and utility distribution automation. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, process reliability, and lifecycle support of automation hardware and software.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in DeltaV DCS, PLC/SCADA, and data historians, with experience in validation, change controls, and cross-functional collaboration within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years GMP pharma/biopharma experience or 9 years industry equivalent.
• Hands-on with DCS (DeltaV preferred), PLC, SCADA/HMI, and data historians like OSI PI.
• Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 11, process instrumentation, and control architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation activities for capital projects.
• Support validation, change controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve complex issues.

Skills

DeltaV DCS

PLC

SCADA/HMI

OSI PI

GMP compliance

FDA Part 11

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/CS

Tools

DeltaV DCS

PLC

SCADA/HMI

Job description

Role:

Automation Engineer III specializing in pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, focusing on compounding, CIP, SIP, and utility distribution automation. Primary objectives involve maintaining, troubleshooting, optimizing, and supporting the lifecycle of automation hardware and software to ensure GMP compliance, process reliability, and operational efficiency in biopharma manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

Leading automation activities for capital projects, supporting validation, change controls, and regulatory compliance, and partnering across Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve complex issues.

Requirements:

Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related; minimum 5 years of GMP pharma/biopharma experience or 9 years industry equivalent; hands‑on experience with DCS platforms (preferably DeltaV), PLC, SCADA/HMI, and data historian tools such as OSI PI; knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 11, process instrumentation, and control architecture.

Preferred skills:

Strong communication, collaboration, and experience supporting GMP manufacturing operations.

HighValue:

Focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing, GMP compliance, automation validation, DeltaV DCS, utility and process control systems, and cross‑functional collaboration within a regulated environment.

Work setup:

Onsite in Durham, NC with no relocation assistance.