Sr. Automation Engineer

Alcon•Fort Worth, TX

3d•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 includes mathematical modeling of varied systems, analyzing their dynamic behavior, and applying control theory to make them behave as intended. The role may specialize in system design, configuration, and automation. The position leads automation and capital projects from concept through validation and serves as technical lead for manufacturing automation initiatives. It supports production, utility, compounding, filling, and packaging systems, partnering with production teams to improve reliability, throughput, quality, safety, and operational efficiency. The role is onsite at Alcon’s North Manufacturing location in Fort Worth, Texas, with a first-shift schedule Monday through Friday and travel of up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; alternatively, high school education plus 10 years, an associate degree plus 6 years, or an M.S. degree with no additional experience specified.
Fluent ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
Two 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 compliance with cGMP requirements.
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, and 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 technologies.
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 the technical lead for manufacturing automation initiatives, driving continuous improvement, validation activities, and implementation of new or upgraded production, utility, compounding, filling, and packaging systems.