Senior Equipment Engineer

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 Senior Equipment Engineer supporting Manufacturing you will be trusted as a subject matter expert in the manufacturing processes at our Manufacturing Facility in Johns Creek GA.

In this role a typical day will include:

• Utilize engineering methods to optimize manufacturing processes and provide sustainable gains in product quality process yield and efficiency by using statistical analysis design of experiments and daily process troubleshooting.

• Identify design and implement improvements to machines and processes related to the overall contact lens production process.

• Responsible for development of PLC Vision Inspection Laser Marking and other software for contact lens production equipment specifically to facilitate process improvements and changes.

• Daily troubleshooting and correction of issues related to the support of 24/7 contact lens production process. Includes global support. Provide expert level support and advice to the organization on key processes as well as global support when requested.

• Participation on capital projects including management of associated internal/external resources and validations.

• Maintenance of software backup libraries and control of computer equipment. Familiar with Siemens S7 and Twincat PLC software.

• Ability to read complex machine code and make changes for process improvement optimizations.

• Follow protocols and continuous improvement support for production initiatives and prepare documentation related to procedures training work instructions validations DOE etc.

What Youll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 10 yrs; Assoc.16yrs; M.S.0 yrs) The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English

• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

• 1 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the development and/or support and improvement of highly automated production equipment.

• Ability to program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) as well as servo drives

• Project Management Experience.

• Ability to create specifications and validation protocols for new or modified equipment

• Experience with the following technologies: Beckhoff Twincat; Siemens Step 7 (S7 TwinSafe relays hardwired circuits TIA Portal and WinCC; Programming with Visual Studio Visual Basic .NET (VB NET) or C Sharp (C#; Databases

• Experience with data analytics using tools such as Tableau Minitab SEEQ etc

• Ability to read electrical pneumatic and mechanical drawings

• Working knowledge of various industrial equipment such as robots servo drives instrumentation devices pneumatic cylinders valves etc.

• Experience working in fast paced production environment preferably an FDA regulated environment.

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 Alcons 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 EST (flexibility for oncall support)

• Travel Requirements:0 10

• Relocation Assistance:None

• Sponsorship Available:No

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