Shift Controls Engineer; Night Shift

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before.

This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.

The Controls Shift Engineer (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automation and control systems, with a strong focus on mathematical modeling and control theory. This role requires making critical decisions within assigned project areas and applying advanced technical knowledge and problem‑solving skills to support operational excellence.

• Lead and execute complex tasks related to the design, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of instrumentation, electrical, and automation control systems
• Design and support automation control systems across a diverse range of manufacturing and engineering applications
• Apply mathematical modeling and analyze system dynamics to develop effective control strategies that ensure desired system performance
• Utilize control theory and advanced engineering principles to optimize system reliability, efficiency, and performance
• Support and enhance manufacturing operations through automation design, system configuration, and technical troubleshooting
• Contribute to complex engineering projects, making decisions that significantly influence outcomes and system performance
• Continuously evaluate and implement advancements in automation, controls, and system design technologies
• Ensure compliance with GxP regulations by following SOPs, maintaining accurate documentation, and adhering to quality standards
• Support organizational compliance and continuous improvement initiatives through adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 years; associate +4 years)
• Fluent English reading, writing, understanding, and communication skills

Work hours:

36–48 hours per week, 6:00PM EST – 6:00AM EST, 12‑hour rotating night shift: 2 nights on, 2 nights off, and every other weekend (Though rare, day shift availability is possible based on business needs and individual qualifications)

Travel required:

0–5%.

Location:

Onsite. Sponsorship & relocation not available.

• Experience in Mechatronics
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Beckhoff / TwinCAT systems
• Proficiency in Structured Text programming language
• Experience with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)

Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more.

Alcon is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E‑Verify. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and offers non‑discriminatory 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. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request.