Automation Systems Specialist III

5 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States HUMACYTE GLOBAL INC Full time

Job Summary:

The Automation Systems Specialist III is a critical role at Humacyte Global Inc., responsible for executing and supporting existing and new project automation systems. This position requires daily verifications for data integrity and modifications to system configurations as needed for process, building, or historian automation requirements.

About Us:

Humacyte Global Inc. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide routine and non-routine automation expertise for the development of custom commercial manufacturing equipment under the guidance of senior team members and/or manager.
  • Maintain an existing PI data historian in existing manufacturing and R&D facilities.
  • Collaborate with Senior Automation Engineer and/or Associate Director, Automation, to manage the installation and validation of a PI data historian for the commercial manufacturing facility.
  • Support the installation and validation of a DeltaV system, building automation system, OEM, and custom PLCs for the commercial manufacturing process.
  • Partner with the process development team in testing prototype equipment and owning automation projects for custom research and development equipment.
  • Promote transparency around process development activities through internal updates to direct manager and/or cross-functional colleagues.
  • Support and troubleshoot automation during development, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing.
  • Design and perform thorough system tests to ensure robustness of custom automation.
  • Oversight of automated equipment transition to comply with regulatory and quality control requirements.
  • Develop routine automation documentation, including functional requirements, design documents, test protocols, SOPs, and reports.
  • Respond to automation-based alarms during standard office hours and provide on-call support as required.
  • Communicate subject matter expertise across functions and departments.
  • Represent the Automation Team in projects or meetings as necessary or assigned.
  • Support regulatory filings as required.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree, required; 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 systems.
  • Background in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, required.
  • Knowledge of and experience with standard bioprocessing skills and common laboratory procedures and equipment, required.
  • Familiarity with clean room environments and applicable gowning and personal protective equipment guidelines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Estimated Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, based on location and qualifications.



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