Controls System Engineer
Controls System Engineer
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Job Description
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 youll 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 a Control Systems Engineer supporting our manufacturing site you will be trusted with providing engineering skills and support to help develop software and hardware control solutions and for the design programming installation modification troubleshooting and improvement of major systems at Houston TX.
In this role a typical day will include:
- Crafting programming installing and modification of automation systems for campuswide (every building including remote warehouse(s) control systems including air conditioning control environmental monitoring (temperature humidity pressure particulate count) and central energy plant chilled water and steam distribution systems.
- Ensuring data backup and system integrity/uptime for validated and business database systems.
- Formulating submitting for approval conducting and evaluating validation protocols (IQ and OQ) for various automation systems within manufacturing and research environments.
- Providing support for systems and network administration for multiple separate Windows and Linux networks ensuring workstations servers and networking infrastructure functions as appropriate.
- Providing daily support for resolving problems related to automation systems supporting office research and manufacturing operations.
- Maintaining program source code and documentation per SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA regulations.
- Providing custom programming solutions as the need arises to address specific automation and reporting problems.
- Being responsible for maintaining asbuilt drawings program and campus network documentation.
- Assuring data integrity and backup to provide reliable data for regulatory compliance.
- Programming automation controllers including PLC/PAC controllers write validation protocols implement protocols and submit the results for QA approval.
Essential Functions:
- Specifically the Control Systems Engineer will be responsible for the installation commissioning and servicing of Johnson Controls (JCI) building automation systems which include critical HVAC systems such as chillers boilers cooling towers and compressor controls. This role will involve troubleshooting and resolving mechanical electrical and controls problems as well as performing preventive maintenance. Johnson Controls (JCI) experience includes use of JCI configuration and commissioning tools to perform systemlevel controller software loads and diagnostics troubleshooting to diagnose and repair control system malfunctions including sensors and actuators.
- Other responsibilities include design and configuration of building controls systems involving fire security and other low voltage control subsystems. Coordinate and complete drawings equipment schedules and factory mounting process to provide information for asbuilt documentation. Propose and execute cost savings/efficiency projects focused on reducing energy consumption. Also assist with sitespecific training for technicians.
WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelors 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 hours: Monday Friday; 8AM CST 5 PMCST
- Travel Requirements: 5 to 10
- Travel Requirements: None
- Relocation assistance: No
- Sponsorship available: No
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Computer Science or Other Equivalent Majors
- Pharmaceutical Experience with Control Systems and Validation
- Experience in Networking and Windows Administration
- Software Development Experience in Web Programming (HTML Python etc.
- Inductive Automation Experienced Profession with Proven Mastery with SQL
- AutoCAD Electrical Experience with Control Panels
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!
- Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves.
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off and much more!
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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in EVerify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Employment Type
Full-Time
