Sr Associate Automation and Control Engineering

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 Sr. Associate Automation and Control Engineering supporting our supporting our Engineering Manufacturing Systems team you will be trusted to design implement install analyze and/or optimize manufacturing processes procedures equipment and programming. The ideal candidate will also have expertise in PLC and automation controls ensuring seamless integration and functionality of mechatronic systems to best support our 24/7 operation at Johns Creek GA. In this role a typical day will include:

• Lead the development and design of manufacturing process improvements procedures and equipment installation by creating detailed project plans coordinating crossfunctional teams managing resources and overseeing budgets.Includes inspection and test requirements into the production plan. Inspect machinery equipment and tools to verify efficiency and initiate corrective actions for any deficiencies.

• Adapt machine or equipment designs to meet specific safety quality and performance demands while optimizing factory and production conditions.

• Provide guidance on product design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

• Prepare and maintain statistical data and reports to ensure compliance with regulations. Identify process improvements to reduce waste using Lean tools and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Design implement install and commission controls and automation systems (PLC SCADA) for machines and processes.

• Specify and analyze user requirements commission and test interfaces components and functions of control system solutions.

• Troubleshoot and correct issues related to complex PLC and SCADA projects. Provide expertlevel support and work with various internal customers on key systems/deliverables. Be available for periodic afterhours support of the 24/7 manufacturing process.

• Identify options and evaluate the most appropriate solutions to adapt simplify or improve existing PLC programs.

• Communicate and coordinate with internal/external vendors during the implementation commissioning FAT and SAT of control systems.

• Generate required technical documentation including standard operating procedures (SOPs) training manuals and validation protocols in accordance with GMP guidelines.

• Measure analyze and identify improvement opportunities in equipment and processes using methods such as Lean Six Sigma and Root Cause Analysis.

• Implement corrective actions to improve product quality and reduce waste. Compose engineering studies create change proposals execute protocols and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Participate in capital projects managing associated internal/external resources and validations. Codesign and implement improvements to equipment and processes in support of contact lens production.

• Collaborate with Procurement Production Management Engineers ElectroMechanics and Quality teams on capital projects managing associated resources financial decisions and validations (e.g. FAT SAT IQ OQ PQ). Coordinate with suppliers supplier quality engineering and quality control on raw materials and spare parts issues.

• Utilize risk management tools (e.g. FRA FMEA PHA) to make quick decisions and resolve major technical problems while minimizing downtime on equipment and processes.

• Compose specifications for equipment or changes to equipment (e.g. URS FS SDS).

• Act as a subject matter expert in equipment or processes identified to be supported by this opening (e.g. Light Stream Lens Manufacturing). Provide expertlevel support and advice to the organization on key processes and offer global support when requested.

Preferred Qualification:

• Broad work experience applying and directly contributing expertise in process automation and control systems development methods and applications.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and develop solutions for complex problems requiring creativity and originality.

• Excellent knowledge of PLC software programming including Beckhoff and Siemens systems

• Experience in safety PLC concepts for automated manufacturing equipment with chemical systems

• Experience with SCADA systems.

• Experience in highspeed automated medical device manufacturing.

• Proficiency with Outlook Word PowerPoint and Excel.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 10 yrs; Assoc.16 yrs; M.S. 0yrs)

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

• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

• 1 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcons mission to provide toptier innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.

• Grow your career and see your impact in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off and much more!

• Relocation assistance: No

• Sponsorship available: No

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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.