Stephen Boyd has joined the Wunderlich-Malec Engineering Life Sciences Solutions (LSS) team as Principal Solutions Architect, based in the Boston area. In this role, he will focus on technical leadership, client engagements, and develop robust automation and digital manufacturing solutions.
Stephen has more than 22 years of experience in biotechnology, gene therapy manufacturing, process automation, engineering leadership, and digital manufacturing strategy. His technical background spans DeltaV, ISA-88/ISA-95 architectures, capital project execution, technology transfer, facility readiness, and digital plant strategy.
Most recently, Stephen served as Director of Engineering at a leading biomanufacturing organization, where he led Engineering, Automation, Validation, and CMMS functions supporting cGMP AAV and lentiviral manufacturing operations. Key achievements include directing a commercial manufacturing readiness strategy encompassing $8.5 million in CAPEX/OPEX, delivering two technology transfers on time and on budget, and maintaining CMMS preventive maintenance compliance above 95 percent.
Earlier in his career, Stephen held roles of increasing responsibility in the life sciences and biotech sectors, including serving as technical lead on a $30 million control system replacement project. He also authored data systems and digital manufacturing roadmaps based on the ISA-95 model.
Stephen’s unique combination of hands-on manufacturing experience, technical depth, and leadership within biotech and gene therapy operations makes him an outstanding addition to our team and a valuable resource for our clients.
Stephen holds an M.S. in Engineering Management from Tufts University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His addition strengthens Wunderlich-Malec’s growing life sciences consulting capabilities as the company continues to expand its presence in the biotech and gene therapy manufacturing space.
About Wunderlich-Malec
Wunderlich–Malec has successfully provided engineered solutions to the industrial market throughout North America and abroad since 1981. With over 800 professionals, WM is recognized by Engineering News Record (ENR Magazine) as one of the top 200 engineering firms for 2026.
Wunderlich–Malec’s success is primarily due to being a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP) that hires and retains the most highly skilled engineers. It is recognized as a leading Engineering, Systems Integrator and Automation Contractor in the United States. With the corporate office in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, WM provides customer services through its 37 regional offices. In addition to the United States, WM has successfully delivered systems and services to numerous countries in Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.