Senior Automation PLC Engineer – GMP Biopharma

Scorpion Therapeutics; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer focused on automation PLCs to lead GMP drug substance operations. You will design, implement, and support PLC/SCADA/HMI solutions and guide validation for regulated environments.

Role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration with process SMEs, and ongoing improvements across projects with on-site support in a fast-paced biopharma setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP biopharma facilities preferred.
• Controls engineering and troubleshooting across PLC/SCADA.
• Lifecycle management of standalone controls/field devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation system projects and startup.
• Validate computerized systems in GxP.
• Provide 24x7 on-site/on-call support.
• Mentor team and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

PLC controls

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

GxP compliance

Data integrity

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in EE/CS

Chemical Engineering

Biotech Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

SCADA systems

HMI development

OPC/Fieldbus

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer focused on automation PLCs to lead GMP drug substance operations. You will design, implement, and support PLC/SCADA/HMI solutions and guide validation for regulated environments.

Role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration with process SMEs, and ongoing improvements across projects with on-site support in a fast-paced biopharma setting.