2027 Spring/Summer Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

Alcon • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alcon team is looking for a talented and motivated co-op to join us onsite for 2027 spring and summer at the Houston, TX 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-op personal and professional development, high visibility and coaching and mentoring opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the co-op, and at least one additional semester following your co-op
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, co-op, laboratory, research, design project, or manufacturing experience.
• Coursework or project experience related to manufacturing processes, automation, equipment design, validation, quality systems, statistics, or process improvement.
• Familiarity with regulated industries such as medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, aerospace, automotive, or food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment qualification and validation activities, including preparation and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, data collection, and final documentation.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and implementation of new or modified manufacturing equipment, systems, and processes.
• Partner with engineers and production teams to troubleshoot equipment and process issues, document findings, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Conduct engineering studies, time observations, data collection, and process evaluations to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and equipment reliability.
• Analyze manufacturing data and performance metrics; summarize trends, risks, observations, and recommendations using clear visual and written communication.
• Create and update engineering documents, work instructions, reports, drawings, specifications, and validation records in accordance with company procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving tools.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Automation, and other cross-functional partners to support project execution.
• Follow safety, GMP/GxP, quality system, and applicable regulatory requirements while performing assigned work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern