Senior Specialist, Process Automation

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Senior Specialist in Process Automation to lead a team within Digital Manufacturing Operations at West Point, supporting Hepatitis A vaccine production. You will oversee automation systems, ensure GMP and SDLC compliance, troubleshoot issues, and drive digital transformation in manufacturing processes.

The role requires a strong background in DeltaV DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, CSV, and SDLC, plus knowledge of GxP and equipment validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee automation systems support and ensure GMP/SDLC consistency.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and support manufacturing activities.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives across operations.
• Serve as subject matter expert and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in audits and develop strategies for system optimization.

Skills

Process automation

IT/OT

DeltaV DCS

PLC

SCADA

HMI

CSV

SDLC

Technical writing

GxP

Equipment validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

DeltaV DCS

PLC

SCADA

HMI

CSV

SDLC

Job description

Senior Specialist in Process Automation

Leading a team of engineers within Digital Manufacturing Operations at West Point, focusing on supporting Hepatitis A vaccine production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee automation systems support


• Ensure compliance with GMP, SDLC, and environmental standards


• Troubleshoot automation issues


• Support manufacturing activities


• Drive digital transformation initiatives


• Serve as Subject Matter Expert, collaborate with cross-functional teams


• Participate in audits, develop strategies for system optimization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field


• 7+ years in process automation, IT/OT


• Expertise in DeltaV DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, CSV, and SDLC


• Strong technical writing skills


• Knowledge of GxP and equipment validation

Preferred

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing

HighValue

• Vaccine manufacturing (Hepatitis A)


• Process automation


• GMP compliance


• SDLC


• GxP regulations


• Digital transformation


• Hybrid work setup with 10% travel