Automation Engineering Technical Manager

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 an Automation Engineering Technical Manager, you will be accountable to ensure compliant, accurate, and timely completion of corrective, emergency, and preventive maintenance on automation systems and equipment at our Fort Worth, TX Main Manufacturing Facility!

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Lead warehouse workflow optimization initiatives using best-in-class robotics and automation solutions.

• Accountable for improving and optimizing North America warehouse processes and operations through consolidation, control, execution, and project management governance.

• Collaborate with third-party vendors to implement tailored automation solutions across multiple sites.

• Initiate, manage, and document equipment/process improvement projects, including budget oversight for projects over $100K.

• Collect and interpret information on present and future distribution needs for strategic planning purposes

• Align and develop inter-company KPIs to strengthen supply chain collaboration, integrate predictive AI capabilities into a centralized Control Tower, and implement corrective actions to address behind-schedule conditions.

• Troubleshoot, document, and resolve equipment and process control system issues while ensuring compliance with change control activities.

• Diagnose failures through in-depth data analysis and control system logic review, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) such as Allen Bradley.

• Provide daily oversight of system support, coordinate special distribution efforts, and contribute to strategic planning for future distribution needs.

• Collaborates with and supports coworkers to strengthen the organization's capabilities, facilitates knowledge transfer through peer-to-peer training, and drives personal and professional growth for both self and team.

• Estimates labor and equipment costs by analyzing engineering processes and preparing purchase requisitions.

What You’ll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves. 

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities. 

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career! 

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for hourly associates, and much more! 

• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST (flexibility in hours and days of week based on business need)

• Travel Requirements: 15-20%

• Relocation Assistance: None

• Sponsorship Available: No

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