Manufacturing Automation & Controls Engineer

Alcon•Fort Worth, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function in Fort Worth, TX, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. The Associate - General Engineering (Professional Path) is primarily responsible for handling complex tasks and contributing to advanced projects by analyzing technology trends, designing processes, and resolving engineering issues. You will develop test procedures, manage budgets, and supervise contractors to support efficient operations and team performance. Purpose: To support manufacturing performance through continuous improvement, automation optimization, reliability initiatives, and project execution. This role identifies opportunities to improve equipment uptime, quality, safety, and productivity through automation enhancements, root cause analysis, process optimization, and implementation of engineering solutions. The position serves as a technical resource between operations, maintenance, and engineering teams while providing support for automated manufacturing systems and capital improvement projects.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment.
Root cause problem-solving capability.
Allen-Bradley PLC platform experience.
VFD and servo motion systems experience.
Robotics experience (FANUC preferred).
Vision system experience (Cognex preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead and support Continuous Improvement (CIP) initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
Analyze equipment performance data and identify opportunities to improve uptime, throughput, and product quality.
Conduct root cause investigations into recurring equipment failures and production losses.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions that improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Monitor production metrics including OEE, downtime losses, cycle time, and reliability trends.
Support value stream improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
Drive standardization of equipment, controls, operating practices, and maintenance strategies.
Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, vision, and industrial networking systems.
Support Allen-Bradley controls systems and plant automation infrastructure.
Assist with programming modifications, testing, validation, and startup activities.
Support upgrades and modernization projects for existing manufacturing equipment.
Partner with plant engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize machine performance.
Maintain control system documentation and backups.
Assist in development and implementation of automation standards.
Participate in capital improvement projects from concept through implementation.
Assist with equipment design reviews, installations, commissioning, and startup activities.
Develop technical documentation, project plans, and engineering reports.
Assist with vendor coordination and contractor management.
Support FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, and validation activities where required.
Execute small to medium-sized automation and process improvement projects.