Specialist, Manufacturing Automation

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement (401(k))

Paid holidays

Vacation

Compassionate/sick days

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Specialist for its West Point site in Pennsylvania. You will design, implement, and validate automation systems to support GMP manufacturing and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong communication, experience with validation (CSV/GxP), and hands-on work with DeltaV DCS, PLCs, SCADA, and IT/network basics. Bachelor’s degree plus automation experience expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with automation/validation experience.
• Experience with GMP/regulated environments and CSV/GxP.
• Automation and process control knowledge relevant to pharma.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and close out change controls for actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Lead investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Stay current with automation trends and recommend adoption.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (cGMP).
• Support continuous improvement of manufacturing automation.

Skills

Strong communication

GMP manufacturing experience

CSV/GxP familiarity

Aseptic/sterile manufacturing

Power BI analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + automation experience

High school diploma + 6 years in automation

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA

HMI

ASi/Field/Profibus

Networking basics

Virtual machines

Database management

Job description

Manufacturing Automation Specialist (West Point site)

General Responsibilities

• Work independently and as a team member while complying with Integrity, Precision, Accomplishment, Motivational Ambition, Respect, and Inclusion.
• Comply with global policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and cGMP in day-to-day activities.
• Design, implement, test, and close out change controls for corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with business stakeholders to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Lead or participate in investigations of incidents/problems and implement corrective actions.
• Stay current with automation technologies/trends and recommend adoption.

Skill Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Preferred Skills

• GMP manufacturing experience in pharmaceutical/biotech.
• Familiarity with computer system validation (CSV) and regulatory GxP.
• Aseptic/sterile manufacturing experience.
• Technical experience with DeltaV DCS, Allen-Bradley PLC, SCADA, HMI, ASi/Field/Profibus, or related technologies.
• Networking, virtual machines, database management, and IT administration.
• Data analytics tools such as Power BI.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/CS/Electrical/Chemical/Mechanical or related) + 2 years in process automation or instrument validation.
• OR Associate’s degree + 3 years.
• OR High school diploma + 6 years.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate/sick days.