Spring/Summer 2027 Manufacturing Science & Technology Co-op

Alcon Research•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Alcon is seeking a talented and motivated intern to join its Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team onsite in Fort Worth, Texas, for Spring and Summer 2027. The MS&T team provides technical leadership and scientific expertise throughout the commercial product lifecycle, supporting reliable manufacturing, product supply, and continued performance. The team works across functions to sustain and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and technologies; assess and implement changes; resolve technical and quality issues; manage operational and product risks; support regulatory and quality-system compliance; and advance process robustness, knowledge management, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management. The co-op will collaborate with cross-functional teams on change management, manufacturing process improvements, technical assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers exposure to quality systems, risk-based decision making, manufacturing operations, and project management in a regulated medical device and pharmaceutical environment. Alcon interns and co-ops can gain industry experience, build professional networks, contribute to projects, and receive coaching, mentoring, and professional development while working with experienced technical professionals.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester before the internship and at least one additional semester afterward.
Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0.
Demonstrated leadership skills through extracurricular activities, student organizations, or project experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated.
Ability to commit to a 10–12 week summer internship project, full-time at 40 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Visio, SharePoint, project-management software, AI-enabled productivity tools, and other data-visualization or process-improvement applications.
Knowledge of or exposure to the medical device, pharmaceutical, or another regulated industry through coursework, academic projects, extracurricular activities, or prior internships.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Support sustaining engineering projects related to manufacturing processes, materials, equipment, and product lifecycle management.
Assist with change control impact assessments and implementation monitoring activities.
Analyze manufacturing, quality, and operational data to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams on cross-functional projects.
Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and project updates to support business objectives.