Sr. Automation Engineer

Sr. Automation & Control Engineering

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The Sr. Automation & Control Engineering is responsible for the design, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of instrument/electrical and automation control systems. Focus is on mathematical modelling of systems of a diverse nature, analyzing their dynamic behavior, and using control theory to create a controller that will cause the systems to behave in a desired manner. May specialize in the design, configuration, and automation of systems.

Specifics include:

• Lead automation and capital projects from concept through validation, including requirements development, system design, vendor coordination, installation, commissioning, and compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, inspection systems, and process controls.
• Partner with production teams to improve equipment reliability, throughput, quality, safety, and operational efficiency while providing advanced technical support for complex issues.
• Manage capital projects and budgets (up to approximately $2M), develop business justifications, control costs, and make equipment and technology recommendations.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), SOPs, change controls, risk assessments, and CAPA-related automation improvements.
• Serve as the technical lead for manufacturing automation initiatives, driving continuous improvement, validation activities, and implementation of new or upgraded production, utility, compounding, filling, and packaging systems.

What You'll Bring to Alcon

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift (8:00am-5:00pm CST) Monday – Friday
• Work Location: Onsite – Fort Worth, TX (North Mfg)
• Sponsorship: None
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10% (International & Domestic)

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Prior Project Management Experience
• Prior experience managing external vendors
• Familiarity with Scheduling software (Microsoft Project, PrimaVera, Revit, ProCore, etc.)

How you can thrive at Alcon:

• Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses.
• Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities.
• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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