Summary

The Alcon team is looking for a talented and motivated intern to join us onsite for Spring and Summer 2027 at the Fort Worth, TX location. The Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team provides technical leadership and scientific expertise throughout the commercial product lifecycle, supporting the reliable manufacture, supply, and continued performance of marketed products. The team partners across functions to sustain and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and technologies; assess and implement changes; investigate and resolve technical and quality issues; manage operational and product risks; support regulatory and quality-system compliance; and drive process robustness, knowledge management, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management.

Job description

Position Description

The Alcon team is looking for a talented and motivated intern to join us onsite for Spring and Summer 2027 at the Fort Worth, TX location. The Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team provides technical leadership and scientific expertise throughout the commercial product lifecycle, supporting the reliable manufacture, supply, and continued performance of marketed products. The team partners across functions to sustain and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and technologies; assess and implement changes; investigate and resolve technical and quality issues; manage operational and product risks; support regulatory and quality-system compliance; and drive process robustness, knowledge management, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management.

The intern will work with cross-functional teams to support change management, manufacturing process improvements, technical assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides an opportunity to gain exposure to quality systems, risk-based decision making, manufacturing operations, and project management within a regulated medical device and pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support sustaining engineering projects related to manufacturing processes, materials, equipment, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the internship and at least one additional semester following the internship.
Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0.
Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e., 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.
Ability to commit to a 10-12 week summer internship, full-time (40 hours/week) project.

Preferred Qualifications

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 medical device, pharmaceutical, or other 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.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the internship and at least one additional semester following the internship.
Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0.
Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e., 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.
Ability to commit to a 10-12 week summer internship, full-time (40 hours/week) project.
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 medical device, pharmaceutical, or other 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.

Benefits

Coaching
Mentoring
Professional development opportunities

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.