Associate I Instrumentation and Calibration
Alcon
Summary
The Associate I, Instrumentation and Calibration is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. The Associate, Instrumentation & Calibration Technical Support (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for installing, calibrating, testing, and repairing instruments to ensure quality standards and support custom instrument design.
Job description
A typical day would include:
- Apply technical knowledge to perform tasks and support project goals effectively.
- Install, calibrate, test, and repair instruments and technologies that monitor environmental conditions within a manufacturing facility.
- Inspect and test the operation of instruments and devices such as oscilloscopes, calipers, pressure gauges, and temperature controllers to diagnose faults.
- Install and maintain control and measurement instruments on plant equipment.
- Test and measure heat, light, voltage, amperage, weight, vacuum, magnetic resistance, or various content measurements to ensure conformance with quality standards and controls.
- Work with engineers to design and build custom instrument and control devices where required.
- Follow procedures with some decision-making authority, requiring job-related training, attention to detail, and reliability.
- Adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training.
- Meet individual job requirements and contribute to the overall compliance of the organization.
- Commit to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements.
What You'll Bring to Alcon:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 3 Years of Relevant Experience
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 3 years of relevant experience
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off
Company overview
Alcon Inc. is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. Founded in 1945 as a small pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas, the company has grown into the world's largest eye care device company with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. As a Swiss-American multinational corporation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with major operations in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon operates in 60 countries and serves patients in over 140 countries. The company's Surgical segment focuses on ophthalmic products for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive laser surgery, and glaucoma surgery, including implantables, consumables, and surgical equipment. The Vision Care segment comprises daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses, along with a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products for dry eye, contact lens care, and ocular allergies. With over 75 years of heritage, Alcon has a long history of industry firsts and makes substantial annual investments in research and development to meet evolving customer needs and advance patient care. The company became an independent publicly-traded entity in 2019 after spinning off from Novartis.