Senior Automation Engineer Aesthetic Medical Device (Bothell, WA)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead design, development, validation, and implementation of automation systems in manufacturing. You will drive end-to-end projects, set DFA requirements, and provide technical leadership across teams.

Based in Bothell, WA, this on-site role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, development of verification/validation plans, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in automated equipment/system development in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in automation technologies, robotics, and vision systems.
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ, lean manufacturing, and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end automation projects.
• Develop best practices for automation.
• Set DFA requirements for manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute automation initiatives.
• Develop verification/validation plans for automated systems.
• Troubleshoot automation issues.
• Provide technical leadership to automation teams.

Skills

Automation technologies

Robotics

Vision systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

PLC programming

Job description

Role

Senior Automation Engineer leading automation system design, development, validation, and implementation in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• manage end-to-end automation projects
• develop best practices
• set DFA requirements
• collaborate with stakeholders to execute automation initiatives
• develop verification/validation plans
• troubleshoot automation issues
• and provide technical leadership.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related
• 5+ years in automated equipment/system development in manufacturing
• proficiency in automation technologies, robotics, vision systems
• experience with process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), lean manufacturing, and CAD tools.

Preferred

• experience in medical device or capital equipment manufacturing, FDA QSR/ISO 9001 knowledge, PLC programming, RF/laser systems, or ultrasound.

High-Value

• biopharma manufacturing support, automation in medical device or diagnostic production, process validation, regulatory compliance, light manufacturing environment.

Work setup

on-site in Bothell, WA; light physical activity involved.