Alcon

Eye Health

ControlSystemsEngineer

$0–0k Fort Worth, Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Control Systems Engineer at Alcon. Skills: Control Systems, Automation, PLC programming, Ignition Perspective. Design automation and control systems. Program automation and control systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Improving quality; Improving processes; Improving products; Improving packaging; Improving materials; Deliver brilliant outcomes; Ensure system reliability; Ensure data integrity; Ensure compliance; Minimize downtime; Continuous optimization; Performance improvements; Project outcomes; System evolution

Industry & Context.

Eye Health
Problems you'll solve

Analytical problem-solving skills; Troubleshoot complex issues; Diagnose system performance; Solve complex technical problems; Agile problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Onsite, Travel Requirements: Up to 5-10%, Sponsorship & Relocation Not Available

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience, 2 Years of Relevant Experience, Ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

Nice to Have

Computer Science degree or equivalent technical experience, Experience supporting control systems in a regulated pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing environment, including validation, background in industrial networking and Windows system administration, Software development experience, including web-based or scripting languages (e. g. , HTML, Python), Experience with Inductive Automation platforms (Ignition), with demonstrated proficiency in SQL, PLC programming experience using Rockwell Automation (Allen‑Bradley) Studio 5000, AutoCAD Electrical experience supporting control panel design and documentation, Experience managing small to mid-sized projects (up to $2 million), including vendor coordination

What You'll Do.

Design automation and control systems

Program automation and control systems

Install automation and control systems

Modify automation and control systems

Maintain automation and control systems

Provide daily operational support

Troubleshoot complex issues

Perform advanced technical analysis

Optimize control strategies

Improve system performance

Develop validation protocols

Execute validation protocols

Document validation protocols

Ensure high availability

Ensure data integrity

Ensure reliable backup/recovery

Maintain system documentation

Provide systems administration support

Provide network administration support

Develop custom programming solutions

Develop dashboard solutions

Develop report solutions

Apply scientific principles

Apply engineering principles

Solve complex technical problems

Innovate control system solutions

Support continuous improvement

Adhere to GxP regulations

Maintain audit-ready systems

Support internal audits

Support external audits

Stay current with technologies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinates with internal stakeholders; Collaborate with teammates

Communication Scope

Communicate in English

Process & Methodology

Manage contracts, Manage small projects, Manage mid-sized projects

Full Job Description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. 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? This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. The Control Systems Engineer (Science/Technology/Engineering Path) is responsible for providing hands-on engineering support for the design, development, programming, installation, modification, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous optimization of control system software and hardware supporting a manufacturing campus. This role supports facility and system modifications, coordinates with internal stakeholders and external vendors, manages contracts and small projects, and drives ongoing reliability and performance improvements for critical automation and control systems. Strong technical depth, analytical problem-solving skills, and expertise in regulated control system environments are essential. Specifics Include: * Design, program, install, modify, and maintain campus-wide automation and control systems supporting office, research, manufacturing, and remote warehouse operations. Systems include HVAC, environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, pressure, particulate counts), and central energy plant chilled water and steam distribution. * Provide daily operational support for automation and control systems, troubleshooting complex issues to ensure system reliability, data integrity, compliance, and minimal downtime. * Perform advanced technical analysis to diagnose, optimize, and continuously improve control strategies, system performance

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