Automation & Control Engineer – MES/SCADA Specialist

Alcon MX; Singapore; Remote; SGD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate, Automation & Control Engineering to maintain and provide MES/SCADA and related application support for LS1/DMS Flex Lens manufacturing platform and Chemical Production. You will ensure on-time support and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The role requires a Diploma/Bachelor in IT or related engineering, 1–2 years in engineering or manufacturing, and hands-on experience with MES/SCADA, PLC/SCADA/MES systems, and data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor in IT, CS or related engineering required.
• 1–2 years in engineering or manufacturing, preferably in medical device/pharma.
• Knowledge of MES/SCADA systems and administration.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA/MES, SQL/Oracle/Access, and programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide first level support for DSMFlex lens manufacturing.
• Operate and maintain LS1 Lens manufacturing MES/SCADA and chemical production systems.
• Implement system changes, enhancements, and bug fixes for MES.
• Perform routine system/server health checks.
• Support MES/SCADA projects and document URS, IOQ, and SOP; participate in validation.
• Investigate NCR, FAA, and customer complaints; liaise with site/global teams.
• Ensure HSE, GDP, GMP and Alcon policy compliance; support data-driven smart manufacturing.

Skills

MES/SCADA knowledge

Manufacturing engineering experience

Programming (SQL/Python/C#)

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in IT/CS or related engineering

Tools

SQL/Oracle/Access

Python

C#/VB/ASP.NET

PLC/SCADA programming

Job description

Alcon is seeking an Associate, Automation & Control Engineering to maintain and provide MES/SCADA and related application support for LS1/DMS Flex Lens manufacturing platform and Chemical Production. You will ensure on-time support and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

The role requires a Diploma/Bachelor in IT or related engineering, 1–2 years in engineering or manufacturing, and hands-on experience with MES/SCADA, PLC/SCADA/MES systems, and data-driven solutions.