At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Automation Engineer supporting the MTO ASPEX Team at our Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth, TX, specifics include:
- Technical lead and project manager for SCADA, PI Historian, and Ignition to support our technology initiatives implementing the latest technological advancements in manufacturing processes such as integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) systems, vision inspection systems, cobots, autonomous mobile robots (AMR), fully automated end-of-line packaging systems (case erecting, packing, sealing, and robotic palletizing), and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).
- Programs PLC’s (Allen Bradley and Siemens) and provides software changes updates support to manufacturing systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP).
- Designs manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for equipment installation.
- Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
- Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
- Ensuring processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
- Develops user and design requirements, selects equipment vendors, or completes the technology design and equipment build.
- Manages the installation of automation systems while ensuring safety, and validating the automated system for adherence to requirements, CGMPs, and intended system operation.
- Supports Automation Technicians in situations where troubleshooting or technology may fall outside of their area of expertise.
- Interacts with production supervisors/managers to identify areas to improve equipment throughput, flexibility, quality, safety, and/or reliability.
- Implements automation solutions resulting from manufacturing non-conformance investigations or CAPA assignments.
- Plans and executes engineering project work with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshoots equipment/process control systems and change control activities.
- Manages multiple capital projects, including s.
- Designs and implements modifications to the existing manufacturing equipment that will improve the operational efficiencies.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 2 Years of relevant experience
- Location: Onsite
- Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
- Relocation Assistance: Yes
- Sponsorship Available: No
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Background in engineering (electrical, chemical, mechanical, biomedical), computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering.
- Relevant experience with manufacturing medical devices.
- Hands on experience with PLCs and CAD design.
- Project Management experience.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
- Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!
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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent directly related experience; accepted alternatives include high school diploma plus 10 years, associate degree plus 6 years, or master’s degree plus no additional experience
- At least 2 years of relevant experience
- Fluent ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English
- Experience in electrical, chemical, mechanical, biomedical, computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering
- Experience manufacturing medical devices
- Hands-on experience with PLCs and CAD design
- Project management experience
Alcon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alcon and has not been reviewed or approved by Alcon.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as unusually strong, pairing a 401(k) match with an additional employer-funded retirement plan contribution. Stock purchase access and performance bonuses are also positioned as meaningful components of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Distinctive vision-related perks, including free contact lenses in some cases, reinforce the perceived strength of the health-and-wellness offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are characterized as robust, including paid holidays, PTO/vacation, paid sick time, and parental leave. Flexible time off for certain exempt roles and reported year-end shutdown periods further strengthen perceived coverage.
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What We Do
Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning more than seven decades, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 20,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with eye care professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care.
