Alcon

Medical Device Manufacturing

ManufacturingExecutionSystems(MES)Engineer

$0–0k Johns Creek, Georgia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer at Alcon. Skills: MES, GxP, Validation. Design, configure, and deploy MES solutions. Translate business requirements into MES configurations”

What You'll Achieve.

Enhance sight and help people see brilliantly; Deliver brilliant outcomes; Support production operations; Maintain data integrity; Comply with GxP, FDA, and ISO requirements; Drive operational efficiency; Ensure system reliability; Deliver scalable, compliant, and high-performing MES solutions; Minimize production impact; Improve efficiency and usability; Support operational decisions; Support user adoption initiatives; Provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions

Industry & Context.

Medical Device Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Implement corrective actions

Eligibility Requirements

Work on-call as needed, Up to 10% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 Assoc. +4 yrs), The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

Nice to Have

MS Planner, Kneat, Teams Center, Simens Op Center, Pas-X, Validation experience

What You'll Do.

and deploy MES solutions

Translate business requirements into MES configurations

Support system integrations

Perform root cause analysis

Ensure timely resolution of system issues

Support validation lifecycle activities

Ensure MES compliance

Maintain audit-ready documentation

Identify and implement system enhancements

Participate in MES upgrades

Develop and maintain SOPs

Support change control processes

Train production users

Collaborate with teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, IT, SCADA, and SAP teams; Collaborate with Operations, Quality, IT, and Automation teams; Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings

Communication Scope

Read, write, understand and communicate in English

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 **IT** **Engineering function** , a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. The **Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer** ensures MES solutions effectively support production operations, maintain data integrity, and comply with GxP, FDA, and ISO requirements while driving operational efficiency and system reliability at our **Manufacturing Facility in Johns Creek, GA**. Specifics include: Design, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. The engineer will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, IT, SCADA, and SAP teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-performing MES solutions. Key Responsibilities 1\. MES Implementation & Configuration * Design, configure, and deploy MES solutions aligned with manufacturing processes * Translate business and production requirements into MES system configurations * Support system integrations with SCADA, ERP (e.g., SAP), and equipment systems 2\. Production Support & Troubleshooting * Provide front-line and escalation support for MES-related production issues * Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions * Ensure timely resolution of system issues to minimize production impact * The ability to work on-call as needed 3\. Validation & Compliance (GxP / CSA) * Support validation lifecycle activities (URS, IQ/OQ/PQ, RTM, validatio

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