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Senior Automation Engineer

Alcon
Fort Worth, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Automation Engineer supporting the MTO ASPEX Team at our Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth, TX, specifics include:

  • Technical lead and project manager implementing the latest technological advancements in manufacturing processes such as integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) systems, vision inspection systems, cobots, autonomous mobile robots (AMR), fully automated end-of-line packaging systems (case erecting, packing, sealing, and robotic palletizing), and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).
  • Programs PLC’s (Allen Bradley and Siemens) and provides software changes updates support to manufacturing systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals (ATTP).
  • Designs manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for equipment installation.
  • Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
  • Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
  • Ensuring processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
  • Develops user and design requirements, selects equipment vendors, or completes the technology design and equipment build.
  • Manages the installation of automation systems while ensuring safety, and validating the automated system for adherence to requirements, CGMPs, and intended system operation.
  • Supports Automation Technicians in situations where troubleshooting or technology may fall outside of their area of expertise.
  • Interacts with production supervisors/managers to identify areas to improve equipment throughput, flexibility, quality, safety, and/or reliability.
  • Implements automation solutions resulting from manufacturing non-conformance investigations or CAPA assignments.
  • Plans and executes engineering project work with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshoots equipment/process control systems and change control activities.
  • Manages multiple capital projects, including s.
  • Designs and implements modifications to the existing manufacturing equipment that will improve the operational efficiencies.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 10 yrs; Assoc. 6 yrs; M.S. 0 yrs)
  • The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
  • 2 Years of relevant experience
  • Location: Onsite
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
  • Relocation Assistance: Yes
  • Sponsorship Available: No

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Background in engineering (electrical, chemical, mechanical, biomedical), computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering.
  • Relevant experience with manufacturing medical devices.
  • Hands on experience with PLCs and CAD design.
  • Project Management experience.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

  • Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!
  • Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
  • Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
  • Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!

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ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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