Total 17 Others level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Battle Creek, Michigan

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate ambitiously, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your dedication and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, hardworking people to join Alcon! As a Manufacturing Associate supporting our manufacturing site, you will be trusted to work alongside Production Technicians and Electro-Mechanics to help maintain production at Johns Creek, GA.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Constructing, solving problems, calibrating, adjusting, testing, diagnosing, and maintaining, equipment, components, devices, or systems

• Working from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions

• Operating related equipment; conducting tests and reporting data in the prescribed format

• Performing calibration and alignment checks

• Making adjustments, modifications, and replacements as advised

• Preparing prescribed compounds and solutions

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• MA Assessment is required for internal candidates only before hire if no technical degree or certification has been acquired

• Work hours: 36 - 48 hours per week (12-hour rotating day shift: 2 nights on, 2 nights off, and every other weekend)

• Travel Requirements: 0%

• Sponsorship & Relocation Not Available

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Associate Degree in Engineering/Science/IT or Technical Certification

• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus

HOW TO THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

Accountabilities:

•    Perform daily functions in the lens processing pilot line including basic knowledge of molding, fill/close, curing, de-molding, hydration, extraction and inspection in compliant and efficient manner.
•    Perform manufacturing batch record review.
•    Carry out essential tasks of Pilot Line Technician as required maintaining production schedule adherence and efficiencies. These essential tasks include: Monomer and solution prep manufacture; Set up and running of Dry molding lines, Metrology testing in the Dry area, Operation of the Fill and close Module, Operation of the curing process, Process lens molds through the demolding/delensing process, Prepare and set up the hydration tanks and follow lenses through the hydration and extraction process, Perform lens inspections per procedure and training certification, Perform Final QC testing, Perform Lens Sectioning.
•    Provide basic maintenance to lens manufacturing equipment.
•    Complete all necessary inventories and documentation for lens processing.
•    Responsible for inventory of the number of lenses processed.
•    Complete all documentation following the lenses throughout the manufacturing process.
•    Prepare select lenses for clinical trials.
•    Verify lenses are manufactured according to documented procedures.
•    Complete all necessary documentation to support both clinical and non-clinical pilot production
•    Assist with any additional projects assigned by Cross functional teams.
•    Foster a culture of inclusion, efficiency and compliance within the Pilot Line Team.
•    Ensure all necessary inventories and documentation for lens processing is complete.
•    Ensure all forms kept In the Pilot Line Lab used to track performance of required periodic cleaning, calibration, etc., are current and compliant.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Working knowledge in MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel.

·         Must be detail oriented and have excellent hand-eye coordination.

·         Working knowledge of cGMP requirements.

·         Must be willing to “Lead by Example”.

·         Effective teamwork and communication skills.

·         Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.

·         Flexibility in accepting work assignments as required by the needs of the business.

·         Medical Device or related regulatory industry experience is preferred.

·         cGMP experience is required.

·         R&D pilot operations experience is preferred.

Work Environment:

·         The individual will be required to work in Laboratory Controlled environment, working with and around machinery. Possible extended periods of sitting, inspecting parts through Opticspec, working with chemicals and processing equipment, as required.

·         Flexibility in working hours is required e.g. to meet deadlines i.e. working early/late/outside of normal hours.

·         The role will require the individual to come into contact with hazardous materials or working environments. The individual will be required to wear/use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task in hand outlined in SOP’s including items such as lab coat, eye protection and gloves. The job requires the handling of materials that come under HSE guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• Work Hours: 40 Hours a week

• Relocation Assistance: No

• Sponsorship Available: No

• Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

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At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

Position Purpose / Major Accountabilities:

• Conducts process development and process upscaling studies for new medical device products

• Runs studies to gain fundamental process understanding at a Y = f(x) level and uses this process knowledge to: improve yields, reduce defects, define specifications and define user requirements for equipment

• Analyzes data to assess the sources of variation in the process and understand the cause and effect relationship between factors and responses

• Documents study design, results, next steps and process knowledge / understanding

• Communicates results and next steps to various teams within R&D

• Supports process development timeline by completing tasks on schedule

• Collaborates and partners with associates from multiple disciplines, including Engineering, Development, Research and Production, to ensure project success

Additional Accountabilities:

• Designs, executes and analyzes Engineering Studies to be performed in the lab, pilot line and MTO production lines in areas including, but not limited to: Measurement System Evaluation (MSE, GR&R), Component of Variation Studies (COV) and Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Documents study designs using graphical sampling plans and Factor Relationship Diagrams (FRDs)

• Documents process knowledge and process investigations using Thought Maps and Process Maps

• Performs data analysis including process performance index (Ppk), ANOVA, regression, Chi-square, etc.

• Applies intermediate level principles of engineering and / or chemistry analysis, blends technical knowledge and manufacturing practices in providing solutions to problems

• Position may require international travel, particularly to Germany for periods of up to two weeks per year

• Positive attitude with good interpersonal skills and ability to support a team environment

Skills / Experience:

• Proficient in MS Office

• Work experience in FDA regulated industry, specifically medical devices or contact lenses (preferred)

• Experience in statistical analysis using JMP or Minitab and / or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher)

• Experience writing, executing and analyzing Engineering Studies (preferred)

• Experience with high-speed automation (preferred)

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

• Work hours: M-F, standard

• Travel Requirements: Travel to Germany 1-2 weeks per year

• Relocation assistance: no

• Sponsorship available: no

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate ambitiously, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your dedication and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, hardworking people to join Alcon! As a Senior Engineer supporting our Research and Development Engineering Team, you will be trusted with helping to develop and maintain equipment for developing new contact lens products at our manufacturing site in Johns Creek, GA.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Developing, crafting, installing, commissioning, qualifying, validating, and optimizing ocular health laboratory and manufacturing equipment in compliance with Good Practice (GxP) procedures

• Communicating and coordinating with internal/external vendors during the implementation, commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and optimization of equipment 

• Completing tasks efficiently and working together with other departments to achieve common and overarching project goals (e.g. landmark, budget, etc.) 

• Being responsible for redefining the current maintenance concept into a paperless system using Maximo

• Assuring that there is a safe and orderly work environment and compliance with corporate rules and regulations

• Providing support as needed and generating required technical documents including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training manuals, and protocols per GMP guidelines

• Troubleshooting and correcting issues related to sophisticated production equipment used in the contact lens development/manufacturing process

• Crafting maintenance plans or spare part infrastructure to reduce unplanned machine downtimes

• Maintaining equipment and repair and preventive maintenance records

• Crafting and implementing protocols for product development and preparing documentation related to procedures, training, work instructions, validations, reports, etc.

• Applying technical methods to optimize processes and sustainably improving product quality and process yields

• Having a positive demeanor with good interpersonal skills and being capable of supporting an excellent team environment

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)

• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• Work hours: 40 hours per week: Monday – Friday: Exempt: 8 AM EST – 5 PM EST

• Travel Requirements: 0 to 10%

• Sponsorship & Relocation Not Available

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or related majors

• Leadership Experience (Will need to be able to provide training opportunities and supervise direct reports)

• Experience in installation and commissioning of production equipment as well as production operations

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Advanced proficiency in Maximo and Microsoft Office Suite

HOW TO THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves.

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon As a Production Technician supporting LS3, you will be trusted to deliver all aspects of production processes at our Manufacturing Facility in Johns Creek, GA.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Perform minor equipment repairs and adjustments and conduct autonomous maintenance along with 5S duties.
• Coordinate downtime to ensure efficient use for maintenance and cleaning.
• Operate production equipment, perform lot changes, and coordinate machinery downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment faults and enter product and raw materials into MES and SAP databases.
• Work with engineers to execute equipment validations.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Work hours: 6:30PM - 6:30AM; 12-hour rotating night shift: 2 nights on, 2 nights off, and every other weekend.
• Travel Requirements: None
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: No

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate ambitiously, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your dedication and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, hardworking people to join Alcon! As an Electro Mechanic Supervisor supporting our manufacturing site, you will be trusted with providing direction and technical expertise to the Electro-Mechanical Technicians working on the production floor by helping to maintain open communication between the production team and the Electro Mechanics (EM) to help improve the overall process.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Providing work instructions and technical support to the EMs and maintaining day to day operations on the production floor

• Developing and improving competencies for the EM staff

• Driving TPM through the shift ensuring compliance with our CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

• Communicating with the production team to maintain and provide updates as to equipment status and how to move forward as a team

• Identifying areas for improvement (i.e., quality, yield etc.)

• Providing feedback with the spare parts that come out of rebuild and identify training needs ensuring stock levels are adequate

• Performing and providing various tasks for process improvements

• Deciding if a production line needs to be shut down and re-arranging team members as required to help perform all the work necessary for the shift

• Deciding if additional personnel need to be called in if the absenteeism for the day is high

• Directing mechanics in the priorities of the business by putting focus in the appropriate areas

• Directing spare parts on needs for parts and helping to determine the appropriate shipping time to receive parts in a timely manner

• Providing feedback on changes and upgrades as to what is beneficial to the business

• Providing production managers technical solutions for daily issues

• Identifying areas in the process for quick part changes and working with vendors to provide workable solutions

• Identifying and relaying technical information to support various projects (i.e., engineering studies support, etc.)

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

• Work hours: 36 - 48 hours per week (12-hour rotating night shift: 2 nights on, 2 nights off, and every other weekend)

• Travel Requirements: 0%

• Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years of experience working in a fully automated production environment is a plus

• 6 years of experience working in a manufacturing production environment

HOW TO THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

Job Description:

Conducts exploratory research to produce new knowledge and potential products; conceives, organizes, promotes, and executes ideas and plans to increase chemistry's role in and contribution to the discovery and chemical approaches to meet exploratory objectives in product discovery. Develops research proposals to provide a technically and economically sound basis for developing and evaluating new or improved products, synthetic methods, processes, and analytical and physical testing techniques. Recommends utilization of the results or changes in the scope of work or termination of projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs polymer formulation, characterization and process in a research laboratory environment.

• Demonstrates understanding in both, materials technology and lens production process, to insure compatibility between material and process. Identifies and optimizes novel materials for their use in lens, saline, and lens care product formulations.

• Demonstrates understanding of structure and property relationship in polymers, specifically the relationship between molecular architecture and morphology and bulk properties. Identifies and executes appropriate testing methodologies to evaluate potential new contact lenses, lens surfaces, package saline and lens care products

• Documents experimental results details on all planned and completed experiments including raw materials, experimental plans and procedures, results, data analyses and conclusions in appropriate formats (laboratory notebook, memo and/or report) and communicate effectively to project teams. Files all new material concepts through invention disclosures and support patent filings as required to protect intellectual property.

• Handles, uses, stores and disposes all lab used chemicals as outlined in MSDS, SOP and other company prescribed, state and federal guidelines. Also, complies with all company established Health, Safety and Environment operational requirements. Uses relevant statistical techniques and methods to plan and execute experiments and to analyze experimental data.

• Actively monitors patent and scientific literature for significant technical developments relevant to CL and CLC products.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs) in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• Work hours: M-F, standard

• Travel Requirements: 0-5%

• Relocation assistance: no

• Sponsorship available: no

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

Job Description:

Conducts exploratory research to produce new knowledge and potential products; conceives, organizes, promotes, and executes ideas and plans to increase chemistry's role in and contribution to the discovery and chemical approaches to meet exploratory objectives in product discovery. Develops research proposals to provide a technically and economically sound basis for developing and evaluating new or improved products, synthetic methods, processes, and analytical and physical testing techniques. Recommends utilization of the results or changes in the scope of work or termination of projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs polymer formulation, characterization and process in a research laboratory environment.

• Demonstrates understanding in both, materials technology and lens production process, to insure compatibility between material and process. Identifies and optimizes novel materials for their use in lens, saline, and lens care product formulations.

• Demonstrates understanding of structure and property relationship in polymers, specifically the relationship between molecular architecture and morphology and bulk properties. Identifies and executes appropriate testing methodologies to evaluate potential new contact lenses, lens surfaces, package saline and lens care products

• Documents experimental results details on all planned and completed experiments including raw materials, experimental plans and procedures, results, data analyses and conclusions in appropriate formats (laboratory notebook, memo and/or report) and communicate effectively to project teams. Files all new material concepts through invention disclosures and support patent filings as required to protect intellectual property.

• Handles, uses, stores and disposes all lab used chemicals as outlined in MSDS, SOP and other company prescribed, state and federal guidelines. Also, complies with all company established Health, Safety and Environment operational requirements. Uses relevant statistical techniques and methods to plan and execute experiments and to analyze experimental data.

• Actively monitors patent and scientific literature for significant technical developments relevant to CL and CLC products.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs) in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• Work hours: M-F, standard

• Travel Requirements: 0-5%

• Relocation assistance: no

• Sponsorship available: no

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate ambitiously, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your dedication and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, hardworking people to join Alcon! As a Manufacturing Associate supporting our manufacturing site, you will be trusted to work alongside Production Technicians and Electro-Mechanics to help maintain production at Johns Creek, GA.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Installing molding tool plates and fixing the DSMFLEX injection molding process and molded parts

• Performing various electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or optical duties

• Constructing, solving problems, calibrating, adjusting, testing, diagnosing, and maintaining, equipment, components, devices, or systems

• Working from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions

• Operating related equipment; conducting tests and reporting data in the prescribed format

• Performing calibration and alignment checks; making adjustments, modifications, and replacements as advised

• Working in partnership with Engineers and Electro Mechanics and being multi-functional

• Preparing prescribed compounds and solutions

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• MA Assessment is required for internal candidates only before hire if no technical degree or certification has been acquired

• Work hours: 36 - 48 hours per week (12-hour rotating day shift: 2 days on, 2 days off, and every other weekend)

• Travel Requirements: 0%

• Sponsorship & Relocation Not Available

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Injection Molding Experience Highly Preferred

• Experience in or knowledge of working with manufacturing processes, and production in a fast-paced environment

HOW TO THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate ambitiously, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your dedication and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, hardworking people to join Alcon! As a Senior Engineer supporting our Research and Development Engineering Team, you will be trusted with helping to develop and maintain equipment for developing new contact lens products at our manufacturing site in Johns Creek, GA.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Developing, crafting, installing, commissioning, qualifying, validating, and optimizing ocular health laboratory and manufacturing equipment in compliance with Good Practice (GxP) procedures

• Communicating and coordinating with internal/external vendors during the implementation, commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and optimization of equipment 

• Completing tasks efficiently and working together with other departments to achieve common and overarching project goals (e.g. landmark, budget, etc.) 

• Being responsible for redefining the current maintenance concept into a paperless system using Maximo

• Assuring that there is a safe and orderly work environment and compliance with corporate rules and regulations

• Providing support as needed and generating required technical documents including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training manuals, and protocols per GMP guidelines

• Troubleshooting and correcting issues related to sophisticated production equipment used in the contact lens development/manufacturing process

• Crafting maintenance plans or spare part infrastructure to reduce unplanned machine downtimes

• Maintaining equipment and repair and preventive maintenance records

• Crafting and implementing protocols for product development and preparing documentation related to procedures, training, work instructions, validations, reports, etc.

• Applying technical methods to optimize processes and sustainably improving product quality and process yields

• Having a positive demeanor with good interpersonal skills and being capable of supporting an excellent team environment

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)

• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• Work hours: 40 hours per week: Monday – Friday: Exempt: 8 AM EST – 5 PM EST

• Travel Requirements: 0 to 10%

• Sponsorship & Relocation Not Available

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or related majors

• Leadership Experience (Will need to be able to provide training opportunities and supervise direct reports)

• Experience in installation and commissioning of production equipment as well as production operations

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Advanced proficiency in Maximo and Microsoft Office Suite

HOW TO THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves.

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As the Validation Engineer, you will lead and/or assist on validation efforts in research and development for a variety of platforms and processes. This position will manage multiple projects simultaneously and will interact with various R&D stakeholders in Johns Creek, GA!

Key Responsibilities:

• Use principles based on validation science and risk management tools (e.g. FMEA) to lead in the development and maintenance of Validation Master Plan(s) for process, systems, cleaning and packaging.
• Establish and maintain an overview of the state of validation for assigned projects and product platforms, and assist in establishing the project prioritization for Vision Care R&D. 
• Lead in the translation of critical process parameters and process control strategy into a focused risk-based approach for process validation.
• Develop routine re-validation protocols, deviations, and reports.
• Partner with Engineering, QA, IT and Production to define roles and responsibilities for qualification and validation deliverables.
• Support engineering activities to ensure appropriate validation deliverables are clearly defined resulting from technical changes.
• Serve as the Lead validation representative for all internal or external audits to ensure site readiness in support of successful inspections e.g. no critical observations related to validation activities.

Key Requirements/Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs) 
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience 

Work hours: 8am-5pm

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Alcon:

As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We’re extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we’ve helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we’re just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you’d like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

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 offers Co-ops personal and professional development, high visibility and coaching and mentoring opportunities.

Position Description:

The Alcon team is looking for talented and motivated Co-ops to join us onsite for the Fall 2024 at the Johns Creek, GA location. Co-op duration is May/June - December

The Equipment Engineering co-op would be assigned projects that would consist of equipment upgrades and OEE improvements from the DSMFLEX platform. Some of these projects are safety related, others are quality improvements, and we also have performance driven opportunities with very short paybacks. There is opportunity to assist with the installation and qualification of the new equipment in the DSMFLEX expansion project.

Minimum Qualifications for Co-ops:

• 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 (May 2025 graduation date or later).

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial or Chemical Engineering or 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 hrs. per week) co-op

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-directed

• Innovative mindset

• Good communicator

• Flexible

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Good technical writing ability

• CAD and ability to 3D print

• Prior experience with SolidWorks

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Shift Controls Engineer, you will be trusted to support production operations by troubleshooting issues related to complex PLC Controls Systems, including electrical circuits and SCADA applications at our Johns Creek Manufacturing Facility!

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Identifying reoccurring issues and documenting details to aid in root cause analysis.

• Communicating and coordinating with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to meet business needs in a Safety, Quality & Performance (SQP) manufacturing environment.

• Providing technical support as needed, creating technical documentation including training materials and supporting change control document executions and required documentation.

• Supporting the technical reliability and availability of the production lines and automation systems through maintenance of the automation and electrical systems, support of equipment startups after planned downtime, and support of unplanned downtime of controls and electrical systems.

• Facilitating the technology transfer of knowledge from engineering to maintenance.

• Providing onsite controls support for production downtime issues.

• Assisting the Electro Mechanic (EM) and Production teams during startups from PMs and project / retrofit changes.

• Performing IPC and electrical panel PMs, Industrial Programmable Computer (IPC) rebuilds, Windows patching requirements, etc.

• Assisting in training and knowledge transfer of system changes related to project updates.

• Providing detailed reporting on ongoing controls related production issues and significant downtime events.

• Identifying system improvements and supporting corrective actions, providing technical training and support for sustained improvement.

What you’ll bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

• Work Hours: Night Shift: 3-2-2 work schedule (12 hours), 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM EST. Average of 42 hours per week.

• Travel Requirements: 0 – 5%

• Relocation Assistance: Yes

• Sponsorship Available: 

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong background in troubleshooting complex control systems in a highly automated environment. 

• Ability to build and configure IPC systems to be maintained on a network. 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop and conduct training courses. 

• Ability to analyze complex PLC software for troubleshooting purposes. 

• Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills needed to support collaboration between multiple teams. 

• Qualifying experience in controls systems support.

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career.

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage, retirement plan, flexible time off, and much more!

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.