Associate, Automation & Control (MES)

CIBA VISION ASIAN MANUFACTURING AND LOGISTICS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport provided

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a MES Engineer in Singapore to maintain MES/SCADA systems and drive automation projects. You will support production IT applications, perform system health checks, and liaise with global teams to ensure compliant operations.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in IT/CS/Engineering, 1–2 years in manufacturing IT applications, and readiness for rotational 24/7 standby support. On-site at Tuas South with transport provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience with MES/SCADA is advantageous.
• 1–2 years IT applications experience in manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to provide 24/7 standby support on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, support, and administrate the MES and SCADA system.
• Perform MES/SCADA system changes, enhancements, and bug fixes.
• Maintain production reporting tools and manufacturing IT applications.
• Perform routine system/server health checks and backups for Industrial PCs/PLCs.
• Provide first-level support to production systems and applications.
• Drive site initiatives from planning to completion.
• Develop in-house applications using MS Visual Studio/PowerShell.
• Ensure compliance to GxP and HSE.
• Liaise with site/global/regional counterparts and vendors.

Skills

MES knowledge

SCADA knowledge

IT applications

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

MS Visual Studio

PowerShell

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 MES Engineer under Automation & Control Dept, you are tasked to provide and oversee effective application support to our manufacturing site. You will assist to drive automation, software and system related enhancements or key projects including site / manufacturing expansion projects.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Maintain, support, and administrate the MES and SCADA system.
• Perform MES/SCADA system change and related enhancements / bug fixes.
• Maintain, support, and administrate production reporting tool and all manufacturing IT applications.
• Maintain and perform routine system / server health check and backup/restore for Industrial PCs / PLCs.
• Perform first level support to the production systems and applications.
• Drive key site initiatives/ projects from planning to project completion.
• Lead and support automation/system related projects.
• Develop/review project documentations and related SOPs.
• Perform system/software validation.
• Perform, review, and approve SOP updates.
• Develop in-house application by software development tool (e.g., MS Visual Studio, PowerShell)
• Ensure compliance to GxP and HSE
• Liaison with site, global and regional Alcon counterparts and vendors to ensure good working relationships.
• Conduct investigation for Non-conformance (NCR)

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor degree in IT, Computer Science or relate Engineering fields
• Knowledge and experiences in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Supervisory Control Automation and Data Acquisition (SCADA) would be advantageous but not a must
• Min 1-2 years of experience in IT Applications in manufacturing environment
• 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
• Comfortable to be based at Tuas South, transport provided from Boon Lay/ Kranji/ Outram Park MRT

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