Alcon
Eye Health
ControlSystemsEngineer
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“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.
Analytical problem-solving skills; Troubleshoot complex issues; Diagnose system performance; Solve complex technical problems; Agile problem-solving
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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