Spring/Summer MS&T Packaging Co-op
About The Position
Alcon is seeking a talented and motivated co-op to join its Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) team onsite in Fort Worth, Texas, during Spring and Summer 2027. The MS&T team provides technical leadership and scientific expertise throughout the commercial product lifecycle, supporting reliable manufacturing, supply, and continued performance of marketed products. Its work includes sustaining and optimizing manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and technologies; assessing and implementing changes; resolving technical and quality issues; managing operational and product risks; supporting regulatory and quality-system compliance; and driving process robustness, knowledge management, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management. The co-op will work 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. Co-ops gain industry experience, build professional networks, contribute to projects that help patients and customers, 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 after it.
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Packaging.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, such as through extracurricular activities, student organizations, or project experience.
- Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis; students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated.
- Must be able to commit to a full-time, 40-hours-per-week co-op during the spring and summer.
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 packaging materials, packaging equipment, packaging manufacturing processes, 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.
Benefits
- Coaching and mentoring.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Industry experience and opportunities to build professional networks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
