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 Spring 2025 at the Johns Creek, GA location. Co-op duration is JAN - MAY. Summer Extension is possible.

The Engineering co-op would be working with the Engineering team on the DSMFLEX Platform at Johns Creek Manufacturing. Assigned
projects would consist of equipment upgrades, cost saving and OEE improvements. Some of these projects are safety related, others are
quality improvements, and we also have performance driven opportunities with very short paybacks. Assist in investigations and root cause analysis for the process and equipment.

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 (DEC 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

Equal Employment Opportunity:
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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.