Equipment Engineer

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The Equipment Engineer improves the efficiency, capability, and reliability of manufacturing processes, equipment, and infrastructure. This role applies engineering principles to process design, optimization, automation, troubleshooting, and documentation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support safe, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing operations at our Manufacturing Facility in Johns Creek, GA. Specifics include:

• Conduct detailed analysis and evaluation of existing processes and equipment, by utilizing statistical analysis, design of experiments, equipment improvements, FMEAs, and daily process troubleshooting. 

• Identifying areas for improvement (sustainable gains in product quality, output, and cost reduction) and recommending appropriate Solutions.

• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventive measures.

• Participation in capital projects including management of associated internal resources and validation

• Provide appropriate level of technical support based on role seniority and work with various organizations on key processes.

• Ensures compliance with HSE and Quality systems, including but not limited to GXP/GMP, ISO, FDA and OSHA regulations.

• Execute protocols and continuous improvement support for site initiatives and prepare documentation related to procedures, training, work instructions, validation, etc.

• Prepares documentation in compliance with Quality requirements as part of the introduction of new manufacturing equipment and /or processes including, URS, FDS/FS, FMEA and others.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

• Location: Onsite

• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

• Relocation Assistance: None

• Sponsorship Available: No

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.

• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.