Electromechanical Manufacturing Technician I
Alcon
Summary
As a Manufacturing Technician I (Electromechanical), you'll support our onsite team in Lake Forest, CA, performing hands-on assembly, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment and components. Working alongside engineers and cross-functional teams, you'll help drive quality, reliability, and continuous improvement while contributing to innovative eye care products that improve lives.
Job description
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Perform electro-mechanical assembly, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
- Follow engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and work instructions to build and test products.
- Support equipment setup, quality testing, rework, and manufacturing operations.
- Utilize manufacturing systems and computer applications to complete assigned tasks.
- Assist with process improvements, equipment enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and GxP/SOP requirements.
- Support team training and collaborate to achieve operational goals.
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
- Work Schedule: Start time of 6:00 AM, end time of 3:30 PM (2:30 PM on alternating Fridays), with every other Friday off
- Relocation/Sponsorship Assistance: No
Preferred:
- Ability to occasionally lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 20-30 pounds
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation
- Ability to perform essential job functions in a manufacturing environment, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Experience in manufacturing, production, technical support, engineering support, or a related technical environment
- Experience troubleshooting technical or production-related issues
- Experience with electro-mechanical assembly, testing, calibration, repair, or manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with manufacturing systems, production equipment, and regulated quality environments (e.g., GMP)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 3 years of relevant experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation
- Experience with electro-mechanical assembly, testing, calibration, repair, or manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with manufacturing systems, production equipment, and regulated quality environments (e.g., GMP)
- Experience troubleshooting technical or production-related issues
- Ability to occasionally lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 20-30 pounds
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Planning
- 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.