MES Opcenter Solution Architect
Alcon
Summary
As an MES Opcenter Solution Architect, you will be primarily responsible for leading the design and implementation of advanced IT systems, influencing IT strategies, and ensuring solutions align with long-term business goals at Fort Worth, TX.
Job description
A typical day will include:
- Conduct fit-gap analysis and design solutions based on Opcenter capabilities
- Design and implement MES solutions to support manufacturing operations and digital transformation initiatives.
- Create business cases to highlight the ROI and value proposition of Opcenter MES.
- Develop solution blueprints, data models, workflows, and UI mockups.
- Manage a common MES code base across globally distributed systems to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Collaborate with vendors, IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure project alignment and execution.
- Translate business requirements into MES functional specifications.
- Develop and optimize MES workflows aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISA-95).
- Lead MES deployment projects including configuration, testing, and validation.
- Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot MES-related issues to maintain system stability and performance.
- Participate in incident, problem, change, and configuration management processes.
- Support MES upgrades, enhancements, and customization extensions.
- Manage and execute GxP documentation (e.g., test scripts) to ensure compliance.
- Provide on-call support for manufacturing sites as needed.
- Partners with Adoption SME to drive tool adoption and to enhance user experience.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 5 Years of Relevant Experience
Preferred qualifications:
- Strong experience in designing and architecting solutions in Siemens Opcenter / Camstar, CN MOM / CIO, Solution Configuration/ Build with Designer / Portal Studio
- Proven hands-on experience as an MES Functional Architect or similar role.
- Experience with GxP, ITIL (preferably ServiceNow and Jira).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
- Experience working in a complex matrix organization.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial automation, and IIoT technologies.
- Proficiency in SQL databases, scripting, and data integration tools.
- Familiarity with enterprise applications such as ERP, SCADA, and PLM.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 5 Years of Relevant Experience
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Company overview
Alcon Inc. is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. Founded in 1945 as a small pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas, the company has grown into the world's largest eye care device company with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. As a Swiss-American multinational corporation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with major operations in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon operates in 60 countries and serves patients in over 140 countries. The company's Surgical segment focuses on ophthalmic products for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive laser surgery, and glaucoma surgery, including implantables, consumables, and surgical equipment. The Vision Care segment comprises daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses, along with a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products for dry eye, contact lens care, and ocular allergies. With over 75 years of heritage, Alcon has a long history of industry firsts and makes substantial annual investments in research and development to meet evolving customer needs and advance patient care. The company became an independent publicly-traded entity in 2019 after spinning off from Novartis.