What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist position at alcon?
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 a Data Scientist under the MS&T Team, you will be primarily responsible for leading research initiatives and optimizing project outcomes by developing and evaluating new production materials, equipment, and technologies. This role demands advanced technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and strict adherence to procedures. In this role, a typical day will include: Manage system change and related enhancement/bug fix, review project documentation and related SOPs and perform system validation Maintain, support and administrate reporting tool and related applications. Maintain and perform routine system / server health check and backup/restore for Industrial PCs/PLCs. Lead and support SMART Manufacturing/Automation initiatives related projects. Develop/review project documentations and related SOPs. Perform system/software validation Lead research initiatives and perform specialized technical tasks to optimize project outcomes Develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials, equipment, and technologies before mass production Complete manufacturing research and development to address production cost and quality issues Conduct technical feasibility tests to ensure production efficiency Evaluate project capacity for production process design and development Develop and implement standard manufacturing procedures to reduce costs and determine product quality standards Arrange equipment and tools to support production Select and communicate with vendors to determine product specifications and ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery Engage with partner functions such as Research and Development, commercial, and quality Make strategic decisions to drive project performance and technological innovation WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON: Education: Bachelor degree of Engineering fields (control, electrical, mechatronic or computer science or equivalent Experience: Minimum 3 - 5 years relevant working experience in IT software development lifecycle, system implementation and system maintenance and supports. Hands on knowledge on automation engineering, PLC/SCADA/MES systems, Microsoft SQL/Oracle/Access database, Microsoft Visual Basic/C#/ASP.net programming and IT (Infrastructure and Network). Knowledge on 21 CFR Part 11 (computerized system validation) is preferred HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON: Join a global leader with a rich history of innovation and excellence in eye care. Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide by contributing to cutting-edge advancements in eye health. Alcon Careers See your impact at alcon.com/careers ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker