Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer

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

This role is part of Alcons IT Engineering function a team focused on improving quality processes products packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.

The MES Engineer (IT-Focused) is responsible for the design implementation support and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) as enterprise applications within a regulated environment. This role ensures system reliability data integrity and compliance with GxP FDA and ISO standards while aligning MES platforms with broader IT architecture and business systems.

Design implementation support and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. The engineer will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Quality IT SCADA and SAP teams to deliver scalable compliant and high-performing MES solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. MES Implementation & Configuration

• Design configure and deploy MES solutions aligned with manufacturing processes

• Translate business and production requirements into MES system configurations

• Support system integrations with SCADA ERP (e.g. SAP) and equipment systems

2. Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide front-line and escalation support for MES-related production issues

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

• Ensure timely resolution of system issues to minimize production impact

• The ability to work on-call as needed

3. IT Application Validation & Compliance (GxP / CSA)

• Support IT validation lifecycle activities (URS IQ/OQ/PQ RTM validation reports)

• Ensure MES compliance with FDA GxP and ISO 13485 requirements

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support inspections

4. Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement system enhancements to improve efficiency and usability

• Analyze MES data and trends to support operational decisions

• Participate in MES upgrades releases and optimization initiatives

5. Documentation & SOP Support

• Develop and maintain SOPs work instructions and technical documentation

• Support change control processes

• Ensure proper documentation for system configurations and workflows

6. Training & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Train production users and stakeholders on MES functionality

• Collaborate with Operations Quality IT and Automation teams

• Support change management and user adoption initiatives

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 8 yrs; Assoc.4 yrs)

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

• Location: Onsite

• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

• Relocation Assistance: None

• Sponsorship Available: NO

PREFERRED:

• Bachelors Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or related discipline

• Experience with AI and Machine Learning

• Experience with MS Planner Kneat Teams Center Simens Op Center Pas-X

• Validation experience

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!

• 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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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.