Senior Automation Engineer

Scorpion Therapeutics; Michigan; On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid vacation/holidays/personal days

Paid caregiver/ parental leave

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Automation Engineer to contribute to project execution, maintain robust validation plans, and ensure safe operation of plant equipment. The role emphasizes teamwork, precise drafting of requirements, and adherence to compliance standards within a GMP-focused environment.

The position requires hands-on experience with automation projects, strong understanding of computerized systems, and effective communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams on site

Qualifications

• Automation engineering experience demonstrated.
• Drafting experience for test plans, user requirements, and system design docs.
• Hands-on with automation compliance projects.
• Familiar with process controls equipment.
• Strong understanding of computerized systems, compliance regulations, and standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to moderately complex projects and manage time to targets.
• Support team efforts and apply skills to overall project goals.
• Use judgment to modify methods as needed in projects.
• Monitor and complete periodic reviews including validation master plan for automation engineering.
• Ensure equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently through maintenance.

Skills

Automation engineering

Test plans drafting

Automation compliance

Process controls

Computerized systems

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

BA/BS in a relevant field

MBA/MS with relevant experience

Job description

What You Will Achieve

• Contribute to moderately complex projects; manage time to meet targets.
• Apply skills to contribute to team efforts.
• Use judgment to modify methods and techniques as needed.
• Monitor and complete periodic reviews, including the validation master plan for automation engineering.
• Demonstrate strong planning, organizing, time management, and team participation.
• Take responsibility for routine and preventive maintenance; ensure equipment/facilities operate safely and efficiently.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years; or associate’s degree with 6+ years; or BA/BS with 2+ years; or MBA/MS with any years relevant experience.
• Proven experience in Automation Engineering.
• Proficiency drafting software test plans, user requirements, and system design documents.
• Hands‑on experience with Automation Compliance projects.
• Familiarity with process controls equipment.
• Strong understanding of Computerized Systems, compliance regulations, and standards.
• Strong teamwork and excellent communication.

Bonus Points (Preferred Requirements)

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Understanding of programming; proficiency in at least one language.
• Knowledge of GMP.
• Ability to train others; strong problem-solving.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) responsibly.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Office and plant environment; keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.

Work Schedule/Travel

• Weekend/off-hours work, some overtime; 24/7 on-call coverage; adhere to safe work practices; some travel.

Location

• On Premise.

Compensation/Benefits

• Annual base salary: $82,700–$137,900; bonus target 10% of base (Global Performance Plan).
• 401(k) with matching and additional retirement contribution; paid vacation/holidays/personal days; paid caregiver/parental and medical leave; medical/prescription/dental/vision coverage.