Engineer II, Process Equipment Engineer Small Molecule (Hopewell, NJ)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Hopewell (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Hopewell, NJ seeks an Engineering support specialist for small molecule GMP manufacturing, focusing on equipment, facility, and process optimization.

You will provide SME input for qualification, develop procedures, manage assets, troubleshoot, and support commissioning and validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Experience with downstream equipment and GMP practices is essential; strong leadership and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field and 4+ years in GMP facility maintenance, support or operations.
• Strong knowledge of GMP quality practices, equipment support, and CMMS (Maximo).
• Experience with small molecule manufacturing equipment, especially downstream processes.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME input for equipment qualification and develop operational procedures.
• Manage assets, troubleshoot issues, and support commissioning and validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Oversee downstream equipment such as tablet presses and coating machines.
• Ensure GMP compliance.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Equipment support

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Maximo (CMMS)

Job description

Role

Engineering support for small molecule GMP manufacturing at Hopewell, NJ, focusing on equipment, facility, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• provide SME input for equipment qualification, develop operational procedures, manage assets, troubleshoot issues, and support commissioning and validation activities; collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners; oversee downstream equipment such as tablet presses and coating machines; ensure compliance with GMP standards.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or related field; 4+ years in GMP facility maintenance/support or operations; strong knowledge of GMP quality practices, equipment support, and CMMS (e.g., Maximo); experience with small molecule manufacturing equipment, especially downstream processes; proven leadership and communication skills.

Preferred

• Lean or OE methodologies.

HighValue

• small molecule drug manufacturing
• downstream equipment
• GMP compliance
• equipment qualification
• process engineering
• validation
• and cross-functional collaboration

Work Setup

on-site in Hopewell, NJ, with up to 5% domestic travel.