Sr. Automation Engineer
Alcon
Summary
The Sr. Automation & Control Engineering is responsible for the design, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of instrument/electrical and automation control systems. Focus is on mathematical modelling of systems of a diverse nature, analyzing their dynamic behavior, and using control theory to create a controller that will cause the systems to behave in a desired manner. May specialize in the design, configuration, and automation of systems.
Job description
Specifics include:
- Lead automation and capital projects from concept through validation, including requirements development, system design, vendor coordination, installation, commissioning, and compliance with cGMP requirements.
- Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, inspection systems, and process controls.
- Partner with production teams to improve equipment reliability, throughput, quality, safety, and operational efficiency while providing advanced technical support for complex issues.
- Manage capital projects and budgets (up to approximately $2M), develop business justifications, control costs, and make equipment and technology recommendations.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation including Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), SOPs, change controls, risk assessments, and CAPA-related automation improvements.
- Serve as the technical lead for manufacturing automation initiatives, driving continuous improvement, validation activities, and implementation of new or upgraded production, utility, compounding, filling, and packaging systems.
Requirements
- 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
- Work Schedule: 1st Shift (8:00am-5:00pm CST) Monday – Friday
- Work Location: Onsite – Fort Worth, TX (North Mfg)
- Sponsorship: None
- Travel Requirements: Up to 10% (International & Domestic)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible 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.