Spring/Summer 2027 Engineering Co-op
About The Position
Alcon is seeking a talented and motivated engineering co-op to work onsite at its Johns Creek, Georgia location during Spring and Summer 2027. Co-ops gain industry experience, build professional networks, and contribute to meaningful projects intended to benefit patients and customers. The program also offers personal and professional development, visibility, coaching, and mentoring. The co-op will work on process upgrades and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvements for the DSMFLEX contact lens platform. Projects may address safety, quality, or performance, and may include assisting with installation and qualification of new or retrofitted equipment in the DSMFLEX area.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester before the co-op and at least one additional semester after it.
- Be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related major.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrate leadership skills through extracurricular activities or projects.
- Be authorized to work permanently in the United States; students on an F-1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated.
- Be able to commit to a full-time, 40-hour-per-week co-op for the spring and summer.
Nice To Haves
- Study in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Management Information Systems (MIS).
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong people skills and ability to thrive in a team-based environment.
- Strong project management capabilities.
- Diligence and ability to understand the big picture.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- CAD skills and ability to 3D print.
- Prior experience with SolidWorks.
Responsibilities
- Identify, design, and implement improvements to machines and processes involved in contact lens production.
- Execute protocols and provide continuous-improvement support for production initiatives.
- Prepare documentation related to procedures, training, work instructions, validations, ES, and DOE.
- Contribute to program updates for senior-level stakeholders.
- Participate in continuous improvements to communication metrics to increase business impact.
- Monitor impact through feedback channels and demonstrate results.
Benefits
- Industry experience and opportunities to network with Alcon professionals.
- Opportunity to make a real-world impact through meaningful projects.
- Personal and professional development.
- High visibility, coaching, and mentoring opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
