Alcon
eye care
DataScientist
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“Data Scientist at Alcon. Skills: Data Scientist, automation engineering, PLC/SCADA/MES systems. Manage system change. review project documentation”
What You'll Achieve.
optimize project outcomes; ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery; drive project performance; drive technological innovation
Industry & Context.
problem-solving abilities; optimize project outcomes; address production cost and quality issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor degree of Engineering fields (control, electrical, mechatronic or computer science or equivalent, Minimum 3 - 5 years relevant working experience in IT software development lifecycle, system implementation and system maintenance and supports, Hands on knowledge on automation engineering, PLC/SCADA/MES systems, Microsoft SQL/Oracle/Access database, Microsoft Visual Basic/C#/ASP. net programming, IT (Infrastructure and Network)
Nice to Have
Knowledge on 21 CFR Part 11 (computerized system validation)
What You'll Do.
review project documentation
perform system validation
Maintain reporting tool
support reporting applications
Maintain system health check
perform server health check
backup/restore for Industrial PCs/PLCs
Lead SMART Manufacturing initiatives
support SMART Manufacturing projects
Develop project documentations
Perform system/software validation
Lead research initiatives
optimize project outcomes
Develop new production materials
evaluate new production equipment
evaluate new production technologies
Complete manufacturing R&D
address production cost issues
address quality issues
Conduct technical feasibility tests
ensure production efficiency
Evaluate project capacity
design production process
develop production process
Develop standard manufacturing procedures
determine product quality standards
Arrange equipment and tools
communicate with vendors
determine product specifications
ensure timely delivery
ensure budget-compliant delivery
Engage with partner functions
Make strategic decisions
drive project performance
drive technological innovation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engage with partner functions such as Research and Development, commercial, and quality
Communication Scope
communicate with vendors
Process & Methodology
project documentation, project outcomes, project capacity, project performance
Full Job Description
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a **Data Scientist under the MS &T Team, you will be** primarily responsible for leading research initiatives and optimizing project outcomes by developing and evaluating new production materials, equipment, and technologies. This role demands advanced technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and strict adherence to procedures. **In this role, a typical day will include:** * Manage system change and related enhancement/bug fix, review project documentation and related SOPs and perform system validation * Maintain, support and administrate reporting tool and related applications. * Maintain and perform routine system / server health check and backup/restore for Industrial PCs/PLCs. * Lead and support SMART Manufacturing/Automation initiatives related projects. * Develop/review project documentations and related SOPs. * Perform system/software validation * Lead research initiatives and perform specialized technical tasks to optimize project outcomes * Develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials, equipment, and technologies before mass production * Complete manufacturing research and development to address production cost and quality issues * Conduct technical feasibility tests to ensure production efficiency * Evaluate project capacity for production process design and development * Develop and implement standard manufacturing procedures to reduce costs and determine product quality standards * Arrange equipment and tools to support production * Select and communicate with vendors to deter
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