Sr. Principal Global MTO Automation Engineer
Sr. Principal Global MTO Automation Engineer
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Job Description
Alcon has ambitious plans to blend modern manufacturing technologies with digital technologies. This position will be responsible for driving modern automation and manufacturing technologies into Alcons global manufacturing footprint in turn unlocking digital technology capabilities. The position will create strategic plans and then partner closely with the sites and vendors to execute projects bringing strategy into reality. The ideal candidate will think organizationally as much as they will technically to build scalable solutions and processes for multiple sites to use.
You will be a senior technical leader and global subject matter expert on automation systems and manufacturing technology. A key aspect to the role will require close collaboration across multiple local/global functions including engineering data science data engineering and R&D teams. To enable speed and efficiency this position will own global requirements templates that enable plug and play functionality into Alcons digital environment and adherence to corporate procedures.
This role will also own the Smart Technology Prototype Lab that allows new integrated technologies (physical and digital) to be developed prior to scaling across the manufacturing network. The position will also identify strategic vendors across core manufacturing technologies and collaborate with the vendors and procurement to gain time and cost efficiencies (sterile barrier sealing packaging imaging systems AGVs). In this role a typical day will include:
- Lead the design development implementation operation and maintenance of advanced instrument/electrical and automation control systems
- Focus on mathematical modeling of diverse systems and analyze their dynamic behavior applying control theory to create controllers ensuring systems behave as desired
- Oversee multiple complex projects ensuring goals are met through expertise and innovation and make critical technical decisions affecting project outcomes
- Provide strategic direction to the engineering team and stay current with advances in system design configuration and automation
- Adhere to GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) maintaining accurate documentation ensuring quality control and completing required training
- Meet individual job requirements and contribute to organizational compliance committing to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance
WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school15 yrs; Assoc.11 yrs; M.S.4 yrs; PhD3 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
- 7 Years of Relevant Experience
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in electrical controls automation systems engineering or other related field
- 7 years with Bachelors 4 years with Masters all with hands on experience in industrial automation engineering experience in a GxP environment (med device pharma) ideal
- High technical horsepower with extensive depth and breadth in industrial automation systems
- Experience in designing building commissioning optimizing and decommissioning manufacturing automation systems
- Demonstrated expertise in automation integration of PLCs (Allen Bradley Beckhoff) and SCADA systems (Ignition) into enterprise manufacturing data systems (MES ERP Siemens SAP)
- Organizational agility within a global manufacturing organization through understanding of the complexity of implementing new technologies and systems across diverse sites and cultures.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings 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 and much more.
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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation 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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
