Control System Tech II

Alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

A global leader in eye care is seeking a Control System Tech II in Fort Worth, Texas. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, and improving automation systems to support manufacturing processes. Candidates must have at least 4 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. Preferred qualifications include an associate's degree in HVAC/Mechanical systems and experience with control systems. The position offers a robust benefits package and a full-time schedule (40 hours/week).

Qualifications

• Fluency in reading, writing, and communicating in English is required.
• 4 years of relevant experience in automation systems.
• Experience with mechanical or control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve problems related to automation systems daily.
• Install and modify campus-wide control systems.
• Conduct IQ and OQ validation protocols.

Skills

Troubleshooting automation systems

Control systems knowledge

Mechanical equipment troubleshooting

Spreadsheet and word processor proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in HVAC/Mechanical systems or Information Technology

Tools

Rockwell control systems

Inductive Automation Ignition

Allen Bradley PLC's

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 Control System Tech II supporting the Control System Engineer/Specialist, you will be trusted to work on installing, modifying, troubleshooting, and improving major systems at our Fort Worth Main Manufacturing in Fort Worth, Texas.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Provide daily support for resolving problems related to automation systems supporting office, research, and manufacturing operations.
• Install and modify automation systems for campus-wide (every building including remote warehouse(s)) control systems including air conditioning control, environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, pressure, particulate count) and central energy plant chilled water and steam distribution systems.
• Conduct validation protocols (IQ and OQ) for various automation systems within manufacturing and research environments.
• Assist with / calibrate devices per SOPs.
• Assist Control Systems Engineer / Specialist.
• Implement IQ and OQ protocols.
• Install, modify, troubleshoot, and improve major systems.
• Maintain as-built drawings, program, and campus network documentation.
• Provide maintenance support for all control systems related activities.
• Provide calibration support.
• Direct and/or mentor the activities of Control Systems Technician 1's to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processors & associated software, familiarity with engineering processes and practices.
• Experience troubleshooting and/or configuring industrial controls systems controllers and I/O (Rockwell, Moxa, Opto 22 preferred).
• Experience troubleshooting and/or configuring supervisory controls (SCADA) systems (Ignition or JACE preferred).
• Ability to interpret sequences of operation for controls systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot or assist with troubleshooting a wide variety of problems including mechanical equipment problems and control system problems.
• Must be able to think through problems concisely and logically.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 4 Years of Relevant Experience
• Work hours: 40 hrs (M-F 7:30am-4:30pm)
• Travel Requirements: 0%
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: No

Preferred Qualification Requirements:

• Associates Degree - HVAC/Mechanical systems or Information Technology
• Experience:3-5 years experience with mechanical or control systems, Johnson Controls Metasys technical, JACE, and BACnet.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC's.
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Experience with protocol translation or varied communication protocols.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• 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, and much more!