Automation Engineer III

4 weeks ago

Durham, United States HUMACYTE GLOBAL INC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

DEPARTMENT: Site Operations

LOCATION: Durham, NC; Onsite/Not Remote

COMPANY: Humacyte Inc (Nasdaq: HUMA) is developing a disruptive biotechnology platform to deliver universally implantable bioengineered human tissues, advanced tissue constructs, and organ systems designed to improve the lives of patients and transform the practice of medicine. The Company develops and manufactures acellular tissues to treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and chronic conditions. Humacyte’s initial opportunity, a portfolio of Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel (ATEVs), is currently in late-stage clinical trials targeting multiple vascular applications, including vascular trauma repair, AV access for hemodialysis, and peripheral arterial disease. Preclinical development is also underway in coronary artery bypass grafts, pediatric heart surgery, treatment of type 1 diabetes, and multiple novel cell and tissue applications. Humacyte’s 6mm ATEV for AV access in hemodialysis was the first product candidate to receive the FDA’s Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation and has also received FDA Fast Track designation. Humacyte’s 6mm ATEV for urgent arterial repair following extremity vascular trauma also has received an RMAT designation. The ATEV received priority designation for the treatment of vascular trauma by the U.S. Secretary of Defense. For more information, visit www.Humacyte.com.


JOB SUMMARY:

The Automation Engineer III is responsible for executing and/or supporting any existing and new project automation systems at Humacyte, an FDA regulated site. This includes daily verifications required for data integrity requirements and modifications to the system configuration as required for process, building or historian automation requirements. There is an expectation that the employee will have a primary system responsibility, either DeltaV, PLC, BAS, or PI focused, but will be able to support all automation system as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Utilizing current engineering skills and knowledge, provide routine & non-routine automation expertise for the development of custom commercial manufacturing equipment for a human acellular vessel product with the guidance and direction of more senior team members and/or manager
  • Build on knowledge and expertise through supporting and maintaining an existing PI data historian in existing manufacturing and R&D facilities
  • In collaboration with Senior Automation Engineer and/or Associate Director, Automation, manage the installation and validation of a PI data historian for the commercial manufacturing facility
  • Act as systems expert, by supporting the installation and validation of a DeltaV system, building automation system, OEM and custom PLCs for the commercial manufacturing process
  • Partner with process development team in testing prototype equipment and by owning the automation projects to for custom research and development equipment
  • Promote transparency around process development activities through routine internal updates to direct manager and/or cross-functional colleagues
  • As the system expert, support and troubleshoot automation during development, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing
  • Design and perform thorough system tests to ensure robustness of custom automation
  • Support in oversight of the transition of automated equipment to comply with regulatory and quality control requirements
  • Responsible for or assist AD, Automation/Sr. Automation Engineer in the development of routine automation documentation, including functional requirements, design documents, test protocols, SOPs and reports
  • Respond to automation-based alarms during standard office hours and act as on-call support, as required
  • Work cross functionally with other teams and departments by communicating subject matter expertise
  • Represent Automation Team in projects or meetings, as necessary or assigned
  • Support regulatory filings as required
  • Other Duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree, required. In Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar field, preferred
  • 5-8 years of industry experience in process and equipment automation
  • At least 5 years of relevant pharma or biotech experience
  • Extensive demonstrated knowledge and experience with automation platforms including Allen-Bradley PLC, DeltaV DCS, Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC and/or Johnson Controls
  • Experience installing and/or supporting PI historian system
  • Background in Automation, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required
  • Knowledge of and experience with standard bioprocessing skills as well as use and maintenance of common laboratory procedures and equipment, required
  • Will spend time in a clean room environment for manufacturing operations and will be required to meet applicable gowning and personal protective equipment guidelines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Possess a positive roll-up-the-sleeves attitude and optimistic outlook.
  • Strong ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with fluctuating priorities and demonstrated ability to collaborate within cross functional teams.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to set own priorities in a timely manner.
  • High degree of flexibility and adaptability.
  • Self-motivated and organized critical thinker with solid interpersonal and business communication skills.
  • Represents the organization in a positive and highly professional manner.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Stock Options
  • 401k Plan with 4% Match and no Vesting Schedule
  • Medical, Vision and Dental Plans
  • Company Paid Long Term/Short Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 23 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 10 Company Designated Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave Policies

** Please note, Humacyte does not provide U.S. employment sponsorship and does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party firms and/or agency recruiters. **

The statements in this position profile are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time. Humacyte is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, Humacyte is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law.

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