Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician (Electro-Mechanical)

About the role

Join Alcon in Johns Creek, GA and keep world-class manufacturing equipment performing at its best. As a Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician, you’ll ensure uptime, quality, and safety across complex electro-mechanical systems that support our mission to help people see brilliantly.

Core responsibilities

• Execute troubleshooting and repairs across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and controls domains.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance; contribute to predictive and spare-parts programs.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance peers to resolve technical issues and coach others.
• Restore used components to “as built” condition in the parts repair shop to drive cost avoidance.
• Support equipment retrofits and upgrades; draft/revise SOPs and shop repair instructions.
• Continuously improve equipment performance for quality, throughput, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Assist with validation protocol execution and documentation.

Minimum requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in maintenance or equipment support.
• Schedule: 36–48 hours/week; 6:30 PM–6:30 AM EST; 12-hour rotating night shift (2 nights on, 2 nights off, every other weekend).
• Worksite: Onsite. Travel: 0%.
• Sponsorship & Relocation: Not available.

Preferred background

• Direct experience in machine maintenance and production equipment repair.
• Technical schooling or equivalent training (e.g., manufacturing technology, electrical engineering).

Technical breadth

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Experience
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
• Hydraulics Experience
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• FDA Regulations
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Mechanical Testing
• Hi-Pot (High Potential) / High Voltage Testing
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Engine Repair
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Engineering Degree
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• High School / GED
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Tools & platforms you’ll encounter

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff
• Conveyor Systems

Culture & growth

We innovate ambitiously and act with speed. You’ll learn from teammates, share standards, and pursue growth opportunities so you can see your career like never before.

Benefits include health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and more.

Role may be offered as Associate I, Electromechanical Technical Support based on experience and qualifications.

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