Sr. Automation Engineer

Alcon Research•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Automation & Control Engineering role is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, operating, and maintaining instrument/electrical and automation control systems. The work focuses on mathematical modeling of diverse systems, analyzing their dynamic behavior, and applying control theory to achieve desired system behavior. The role may specialize in the design, configuration, and automation of systems. The engineer leads automation and capital projects from concept through validation, including requirements development, system design, vendor coordination, installation, commissioning, and compliance with cGMP requirements. The position serves as technical lead for manufacturing automation initiatives and supports production, utility, compounding, filling, and packaging systems. It is onsite in Fort Worth, Texas, on the first shift, Monday through Friday, with up to 10% international and domestic travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent directly related experience; stated equivalencies include high school plus 10 years, associate degree plus 6 years, or a master’s degree plus 0 years.
Fluency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior project management experience.
Prior experience managing external vendors.
Familiarity with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, PrimaVera, Revit, or ProCore.

Responsibilities

Lead automation and capital projects from concept through validation, including requirements development, system design, vendor coordination, installation, commissioning, and cGMP compliance.
Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, inspection systems, and process controls.
Partner with production teams to improve equipment reliability, throughput, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
Provide advanced technical support for complex issues.
Manage capital projects and budgets of up to approximately $2 million, develop business justifications, control costs, and recommend equipment and technology.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS), qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), SOPs, change controls, risk assessments, and CAPA-related automation improvements.
Serve as technical lead for manufacturing automation initiatives, continuous improvement, validation activities, and implementation of new or upgraded production, utility, compounding, filling, and packaging systems.