Engineering Technician
Alcon
Summary
As an Engineering Technician, you will be part of the Research & Development (R&D) Process & Product Design team, which interfaces regularly with all R&D engineering departments and stages for the development of medical device product. This includes performing or modifying tests with fixtures, which may be developed internally for the execution of approved test methods. Typical areas of expertise that interface with the products may be: fluidics, mechanics, optics, electronics, interface programming, and lasers.
Job description
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Providing hands-on technical support for product design and development processes by assisting in testing, documentation, and compliance activities, ensuring accurate documentation of test results.
- Following established protocols to perform routine product evaluations, maintain laboratory equipment, and collect data to support research efforts.
- Assisting in troubleshooting product design issues and maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
- Developing foundational knowledge in product testing, materials analysis, and technical reporting to contribute to the overall development and validation of new products.
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
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Prior engineering or engineering technician experience, specifically in testing, product design, fixture development, and product assembly/rework support, ideally for medical devices.
- Ability to write and execute Protocols and/or Test Methods a Plus
- Experience working with electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical devices a plus.
- Experience working with Pre-Clinical/Wet Lab Sample preparation a plus.
Requirements
- 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
- Prior engineering or engineering technician experience, specifically in testing, product design, fixture development, and product assembly/rework support, ideally for medical devices.
- Ability to write and execute Protocols and/or Test Methods a Plus
- Experience working with electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical devices a plus.
- Experience working with Pre-Clinical/Wet Lab Sample preparation a plus.
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.