Automation Engineer II

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As an Automation Engineer II, supporting the Engineering Manufacturing team, you are responsible for handling facilities, equipment, and personnel to manufacture medical device products, following established standards and procedures (e.g., cGMP and SOPs), driving growth, and optimizing and improving the manufacturing process at our Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth North, TX! This role will support 24/7 plant operations.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• 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.

• Ensures 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 alignment to requirements, CGMPs, and intended system operation.

• Supports Automation Technicians in situations where problem solving, or technology may fall outside of their area of expertise.

• Interacts with production supervisors/managers to identify areas to improve equipment efficiency, flexibility, quality, safety, and/or reliability.

• Implements automation solutions resulting from MNC investigations or CAPA assignments.

• Plans and carries out engineering project work with minimal direction.

• Troubleshoots equipment/process control systems and change control activities.

• Programs PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and inspection systems.

• Leads small capital projects.

• 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 +8 yrs.; Assoc.+4 yrs.)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulated industry (manufacturing preferred).

• PLC/SCADA/Vision System Programming

• High-Speed Packaging experience

• Project Management experience

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves.

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for hourly associates, and much more!

• Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

• Travel Requirements:0 - 10%, or as applicable to support business.

• Relocation Assistance:Available

• Sponsorship Available:No

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