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Alcon · 2 days ago

Sr. Associate, Automation & Control Engineering

Johns Creek, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Alcon is a global leader in eye care, dedicated to enhancing sight and improving lives. The Sr. Associate, Automation & Control Engineering will design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and automation systems, ensuring the efficiency and functionality of mechatronic systems.

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the development and design of manufacturing process improvements, procedures, and equipment installation by creating detailed project plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, and overseeing budgets. Includes inspection and test requirements into the production plan. Inspect machinery, equipment, and tools to verify efficiency and initiate corrective actions for any deficiencies

Adapt machine or equipment designs to meet specific safety, quality and performance demands while optimizing factory and production conditions

Provide guidance on product design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques

Prepare and maintain statistical data and reports to ensure compliance with regulations

Identify process improvements to reduce waste using Lean tools and Six Sigma methodologies

Design, implement, install, and commission controls and automation systems (PLC, SCADA) for machines and processes

Specify and analyze user requirements, commission and test interfaces, components, and functions of control system solutions

Troubleshoot and correct issues related to complex PLC and SCADA projects

Provide expert-level support and work with various internal customers on key systems/deliverables

Be available for periodic after-hours support of the 24/7 manufacturing process

Identify options and evaluate the most appropriate solutions to adapt, simplify or improve existing PLC programs

Communicate and coordinate with internal/external vendors during the implementation, commissioning, FAT, and SAT of control systems

Generate required technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), training manuals, and validation protocols in accordance with GMP guidelines

Measure, analyze, and identify improvement opportunities in equipment and processes using methods such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis

Implement corrective actions to improve product quality and reduce waste

Compose engineering studies, create change proposals, execute protocols, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Participate in capital projects, managing associated internal/external resources and validations

Co-design and implement improvements to equipment and processes in support of contact lens production

Collaborate with Procurement, Production Management, Engineers, Electro-Mechanics, and Quality teams on capital projects, managing associated resources, financial decisions, and validations (e.g., FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ). Coordinate with suppliers, supplier quality engineering, and quality control on raw materials and spare parts issues

Utilize risk management tools (e.g., FRA, FMEA, PHA) to make quick decisions and resolve major technical problems while minimizing downtime on equipment and processes

Compose specifications for equipment or changes to equipment (e.g., URS, FS, SDS)

Act as a subject matter expert in equipment or processes identified to be supported by this opening (e.g., Light Stream Lens Manufacturing)

Provide expert-level support and advice to the organization on key processes and offer global support when requested

Qualification

PLC programmingSCADA systemsProcess automationLean Six SigmaMechatronic systemsSafety PLC conceptsHigh-speed manufacturingTechnical documentationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationCommunication skills