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 an Automation Technician, supporting our Automation Engineering Department, you will be accountable to ensure compliant, accurate, and timely completion of corrective, emergency, and preventive maintenance on automation systems and equipment at our Fort Worth ASPEX Facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Equipment / process control system troubleshooting and documentation of corrections and change control activities.
Assist with the revision of Standard Operating Procedures and Preventive Maintenance plans.
Locate and diagnoses failures through in-depth data analysis and control system logic review.
Perform troubleshooting using advanced electronic equipment, isometric and P&ID drawings, diagrams, historical data trending (OSI PI), programmable logic controllers (Allen Bradley), functional specifications, operating and component manuals, and verbal/written instructions.
Complete preventive maintenance and corrective work orders for automation equipment to improve manufacturing’s operational efficiencies and quality standing.
Maintain detailed maintenance documentation and correction logs.
Complete maintenance documentation at the time of maintenance completion.
Lead and execute equipment/process improvement projects, manage small dollar (< $50k) project budgets.
Assist completion of manufacturing nonconformance investigations and technical document writing and apply good engineering practices to reduce the risk of repeat.
Estimates labor and equipment costs, prepares purchasing requisitions, and manages electrical contractors regularly.
Collaborate and support coworkers to enhance overall capability of the organization.
Transfer knowledge through peer-to-peer training.
Drive for personal and professional growth for self and team.
Function as a leader and member of a cross functional team.
Ability to be flexible in work assignments (i.e., tasks, hours, shift, days of week).

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer Science etc.)
Location Onsite
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
3 Years of Relevant Experience
Work hours: Night Shift, 12 hrs., 4 on 4 off, 6pm-6:30am, rotating days includes weekend.
Travel Requirements: 0 to 10%
Relocation assistance: No
Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Trade school or formal technical training in relevant field.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolve
See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

You should be proficient in:

PLC Troubleshooting Skills
Bachelor's Degree
Electrical Schematics
Industrial Robot Programming
Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
Process Engineering
SCADA Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)
HMI
Industrial Robot