Tooling Research Engineer*

Scorpion Therapeutics; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Maplewood, MN, is seeking a Tooling Process Engineer to collaborate with NPI teams, transferring tooling concepts into launch-ready production and optimizing microreplication tooling.

You will develop test methods, ensure quality, and contribute to IP creation while coordinating with R&D and manufacturing to drive continuous process improvements in a high-tech setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• At least three months CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NPI teams to develop tooling from concept through launch.
• Transfer processes from R&D to manufacturing.
• Optimize microreplication tool production.
• Drive continuous process improvements.
• Develop test methods, ensure quality, and create intellectual property.

Skills

Precision machining

GD&T

Metrology

Statistical methods

Multi-axis programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

G-code

Siemens NX

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Role: Tooling Process Engineer

• collaborating with NPI teams to develop tooling from concept through launch
• transferring processes from R&D to manufacturing
• optimizing microreplication tool production
• driving continuous process improvements

The role also involves developing test methods, ensuring quality, and creating intellectual property.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• at least three months CAD experience

Preferred Skills

• experience with precision machine tools
• G-code
• GD&T
• metrology techniques
• multi-axis programming
• statistical methods
• CAD/CAM software such as Siemens NX

Experience in R&D and manufacturing environments, particularly with microfabrication or high-growth applications, is highly valued.

The position is based on-site at 3M Center in Maplewood, MN, with up to 5% domestic travel.

The work involves close coordination with innovation and production teams, emphasizing technical excellence, process optimization, and intellectual property development in a high-tech manufacturing context.