Associate, Automation & Control Engineering (PLC)

Alcon Singapore Manufacturing Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon Singapore Manufacturing Pte Ltd is seeking an Engineer in the Automation & Control Team to provide operational technical support and drive productivity with GMP/GDP compliance. The role includes maintenance, validation, and supporting 24/7 standby for major equipment, plus leading automation projects and training on processes and systems.

You will work with cross-functional teams on equipment and software validation, and ensure adherence to HSE and Alcon quality requirements within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in electrical/mechatronic/automation troubleshooting.
• Experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT and/or Allen Bradley PLC.
• Familiarity with GMP/GDP requirements and 24/7 standby support on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st level engineering support for major equipment downtime.
• Lead and support automation/control projects, including documentation and SOPs.
• Perform maintenance, backup/restore for IPC/PLC systems and validate equipment/software.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and Alcon quality requirements.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Allen Bradley PLC

Automation troubleshooting

Job description

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 PLC Engineer under Automation & Control Team, you will be tasked to provide operational technical support to drive productivity and product quality with GxP compliance and regulatory requirements. You will also assist to drive/ execute control and automation projects and provide maintenance, backup and restore for IPC and PLCs. You will also carry out / support investigation for non-conformances.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• 1st level engineering support for major equipment downtime [24x7 supports]
• Focus on solving recurring/ long-term equipment issues through detailed understanding of the design or engineering concepts.
• Maintain and perform routine check and backup/restore for Industrial PCs/ PLCs.
• Lead and support automation/control related projects. Develop/review project documentations and related SOPs. Perform equipment/software validation.
• Prepare training materials on respective process/ system/ equipment in term of operation, maintenance or troubleshooting.
• Innovate, provide and implement ideas for process or equipment improvement.
• Ensure the system/equipment are comply with HSE, and Alcon quality requirement

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Minimum 2 years of intensive hands on experiences in technical (Electrical/ Mechatronic /Electronic/Physics/ Automation) troubleshooting and experience on Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT and/or Allen Bradley PLC.
• Experience on factory automation system installation/validation and understanding of GMP/GDP requirement. Able to provide 24/7 hours standby support based on rotational basis

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Good team player
• Enjoy working with various cross functional team across manufacturing site

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