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With more than 25,000 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?\nWe foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Automation Engineer supporting the MTO ASPEX Team at our Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth, TX, specifics include:\nTechnical lead and project manager for SCADA, PI Historian, and Ignition to support our technology initiatives implementing the latest technological advancements in manufacturing processes such as integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) systems, vision inspection systems, cobots, autonomous mobile robots (AMR), fully automated end-of-line packaging systems (case erecting, packing, sealing, and robotic palletizing), and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).\nPrograms PLC’s (Allen Bradley and Siemens) and provides software changes updates support to manufacturing systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP).\nDesigns manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for equipment installation.\nDesigns arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.\nAdapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.\nEnsuring processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.\nDevelops user and design requirements, selects equipment vendors, or completes the technology design and equipment build.\nManages the installation of automation systems while ensuring safety, and validating the automated system for adherence to requirements, CGMPs, and intended system operation.\nSupports Automation Technicians in situations where troubleshooting or technology may fall outside of their area of expertise.\nInteracts with production supervisors/managers to identify areas to improve equipment throughput, flexibility, quality, safety, and/or reliability.\nImplements automation solutions resulting from manufacturing non-conformance investigations or CAPA assignments.\nPlans and executes engineering project work with minimal supervision.\nTroubleshoots equipment/process control systems and change control activities.\nManages multiple capital projects, including s.\nDesigns and implements modifications to the existing manufacturing equipment that will improve the operational efficiencies.\nWHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)\nThe ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English\n2 Years of relevant experience\nLocation: Onsite\nTravel Requirements: Up to 10%\nRelocation Assistance: Yes\nSponsorship Available: No\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE:\nBackground in engineering (electrical, chemical, mechanical, biomedical), computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering.\nRelevant experience with manufacturing medical devices.\nHands on experience with PLCs and CAD design.\nProject Management experience.\nHOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:\nCollaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!\nJoin Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.\nGrow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.\nAlcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!\nAlcon Careers\nSee your impact at alcon.com/careers\nATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker\nIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.\nFind Jobs for Employees\nFind Jobs for Contingent Worker\nALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY\nAlcon 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. 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