Controls Engineer II, Operational Technology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Wellness resources

401(k) and ESPP

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an experienced OT/Automation Engineer to support distributed control and manufacturing automation systems in a GMP environment. You will troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and field devices under strict change control, and perform preventive maintenance on critical equipment.

The role requires experience in FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing, strong database and network troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with TrackWise, SAP ERP, and EDMS tools.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of automation experience with HS/GED or 4+ years with Associate or 2+ years with Bachelor’s.
• Prior experience in an FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and resource procurement/utilization.
• Superior database maintenance/development experience.
• Computer hardware/software validation and change control experience.
• PLC programming and connectivity experience.

Responsibilities

• Support distributed control systems and manufacturing automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and field devices under strict change control.
• Perform preventative maintenance on system and/or equipment.
• Perform network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting, and repair programming.
• Ensure PLC specifications, designs, programming standards, and implementation are met.
• Ensure GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing implementation are followed.
• Provide OT system support including TrackWise, SAP ERP, and EDMS (Adept and MasterControl).

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial networking

Database maintenance

Change control

Validation experience

FDA regulated environment

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering

Tools

Schneider EcoStruxure

AVEVA Archestra

JCI Metasys

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Support distributed control systems and manufacturing automation systems.
• Perform system and equipment troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and field devices under strict change control.
• Perform preventative maintenance on system and/or equipment.
• Perform network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting, and repair programming.
• Ensure PLC specifications, designs, programming standards, and implementation are met.
• Ensure GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing implementation are followed.
• Provide Operational Technology system support including TrackWise, SAP ERP, and EDMS (Adept and MasterControl).

Minimum Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• 6+ years of automation experience (with HS/GED) OR 4+ years (Associate) OR 2+ years (Bachelor’s).
• Prior experience in an FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and resource procurement/utilization.
• Superior database maintenance/development experience.
• Computer hardware/software validation and change control experience.
• PLC programming and connectivity experience.
• Industrial networking experience.
• Experience with Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA Archestra, and JCI Metasys.
• Experience working in small, fast-paced teams; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Engineering.
• Certified Automation Professional (ISA).
• Prior experience working on construction projects.

Benefits:

• Medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage, wellness resources, 401(k) and ESPP, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability benefits.

Job Location:

• 100% onsite in Durham, NC or Silver Spring, MD; up to 10% travel.