Sr. Principal Global Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and scaling of physical automation hardware and industrial systems across global manufacturing environments.
• Act as a senior technical leader and global subject matter expert on automation systems and manufacturing technology.
• Create and own global specification templates for the procurement of automation equipment to ensure "plug and play" functionality.
• Manage direct ownership of equipment design, installation, commissioning, and validation.
• Identify strategic vendors and collaborate with procurement to drive efficiencies in core manufacturing technologies.
• Standardize automation equipment, control panels, and field devices across diverse manufacturing sites.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and controls-hardware issues on the factory floor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience.
• 7 years of relevant experience in industrial automation engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial automation hardware, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion control, and vision systems.
• Proven experience with factory-floor implementations, equipment commissioning, and line startups.
• Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Ability to work onsite in Fort Worth, Texas, with up to 10% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, automation, or systems engineering.
• Experience working within a GxP environment (medical device or pharmaceutical).
• Expertise in integrating PLCs (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff) and SCADA systems (Ignition) into enterprise data systems like MES or ERP.
• Experience designing, building, and decommissioning manufacturing automation systems.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including health and life insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Flexible time off for salaried associates and paid time off for hourly associates.
• Relocation assistance available.

About the Company

Alcon is a global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate to impact global eye health through advanced surgical equipment and consumer products. We foster an inclusive culture where employees can grow their careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide.