Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer

Alcon Research•Johns Creek, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

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

Responsibilities

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
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
Support validation lifecycle activities (URS, IQ/OQ/PQ, RTM, validation reports)
Ensure MES compliance with FDA, GxP, and ISO 13485 requirements
Maintain audit-ready documentation and support inspections
Identify and implement system enhancements to improve efficiency and usability
Analyze MES data and trends to support operational decisions
Participate in MES upgrades, releases, and optimization initiatives
Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation
Support change control processes
Ensure proper documentation for system configurations and workflows
Train production users and stakeholders on MES functionality
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, IT, and Automation teams
Support change management and user adoption initiatives