Sr. Principal Global Automation Engineer
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Alcon were passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25000 associates we innovate fearlessly champion progress and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us
Alcons manufacturing group has ambitious plans to blend modern manufacturing technologies with digital technologies. To lead the charge for automation we are seeking a Sr. Principal Global Automation Engineer with deep handson expertise in physical automation hardware and industrial systems. This role requires a proven track record designing deploying and scaling automation solutions across global manufacturing environments with a strong emphasis on hardware architecture system integration and onsite execution rather than software development at our Fort Worth TX location.
This position is best suited for a senior-level engineer who has built installed and run automation systems in real factories not someone whose experience is primarily software simulation or code development.
The ideal candidate brings significant experience with industrial automation hardware including PLCs HMIs robotics motion control sensors vision systems safety systems control panels and industrial networks.
This individual has personally led factoryfloor implementations equipment commissioning line startups retrofits and capital equipment integration working directly with OEMs system integrators and internal manufacturing teams.
This role serves as a senior technical leader and global subject matter expert on automation systems and manufacturing technology.
They will create and own global specifications templates for procurement of automation equipment to ensure adherence to best practices corporate requirements and enable plug and play functionality into Alcons digital ecosystem.
The position will identify strategic vendors across core manufacturing technologies and collaborate with the vendors and procurement to gain efficiencies. While an understanding of controls logic and automation software is required the primary value of this role is physical system design hardware selection electrical/mechanical integration and realworld operational execution.
Direct ownership of equipment design installation commissioning and validation.
Leadership in standardization of automation equipment panels and field devices.
Strong collaboration across diverse manufacturing sites and technologies.
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)
7 Years of Relevant Experience.
The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
Advanced knowledge of industrial automation hardware systems and architectures
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical electrical and controlshardware issues
Location: Onsite
Travel Requirements: up to 10%
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Sponsorship Available: No
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 the complexity of implementing new technologies and systems across diverse sites and cultures.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
Join Alcons mission to provide top-tier innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for salaried associates paid time off for hourly associates and much more
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Our mission is to provide innovative vision products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. From vision research to eye health, learn more at Alcon.com.
