Fall 2026 Co-Op - Injection Molding Engineering

Alcon • Johns Creek, GA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alcon team is looking for a talented and motivated co-op to join us onsite for Fall 2026 at the Johns Creek, GA location. Alcon co-ops will have the opportunity to not only gain industry experience and network with other Alcon professionals. They will also have the chance to make a real-world impact by working on meaningful projects that will help patients and customers see brilliantly. Alcon also offer co-ops personal and professional development, high visibility and coaching and mentoring opportunities. The Injection Molding Engineering co-op will be assigned projects that would consist of process upgrades and OEE improvements for the DSMFLEX platform. Projects may be safety, quality, or performance driven improvements. There is opportunity to assist with installation and qualification of new or retrofit equipment in the DSMFLEX area.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to co-op, and at least one additional semester following your co-op.
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a related major.
• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0
• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e., extracurricular activities or projects)
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis. Students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated.
• Ability to commit to a semester-long, full time (40 hours per week) fall co-op.

Nice To Haves

• We are interested in students from the following majors: Plastics Engineering, B.S. Plastics Engineering Technology, B.S. Polymer Engineering, B.S. Materials Science and Engineering – Polymers, B.S.
• Effective communication skills with an ability to efficiently and productively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Advanced people skills and the ability to thrive in a team-based environment.
• Strong project management capabilities
• High diligence together with an ability to understand the big picture.
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Superior time management and prioritization skills
• Independent worker and initiative-taker
• High proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• CAD and ability to 3D print
• Prior experience with SolidWorks

Responsibilities

• Involved in Injection Molding optimization and improvements in a high-speed manufacturing facility.
• Responsible for learning injection molding operations and the change controls related to his/her assigned initiatives.
• Contributes to program updates to senior-level stakeholders.
• Actively participates in continuous improvements to communications metrics to achieve higher levels of business impact.
• Monitors impact through various channels of feedback for demonstrated results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees