Automation Engineer Manager

Role: Automation & Control Engineering Manager at Alcon, leading field technical service operations within the distribution center to ensure equipment functionality, troubleshoot automation systems, and implement process improvements. Responsibilities: oversee maintenance of automation systems, collaborate on warehouse workflow optimization and automation projects (budget over $100K), coordinate with vendors, develop KPIs, integrate predictive AI, and promote safety and quality standards. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 5+ years relevant experience, proficiency in PLCs and automation troubleshooting, and ability to lead projects. Preferred: familiarity with Continuous Improvement models (5S, Six Sigma), electrician certification, and HSE experience. High-Value: focus on automation systems at a distribution center, with significant project management, safety leadership, and cross-team collaboration. Work setup: on-site in Elkridge, MD, with 5-10% travel to Fort Worth, TX.