At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Engineer I - Manufacturing Operations supporting Surgical Manufacturing Engineering, you will be in a very ‘hands-on’ and manufacturing support centric role at Sinking Spring, PA.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Will be responsible for supporting the following machinery and equipment systems:
  • Automation Control Systems (PLCs, motor drives, robotics, sensors, etc.)
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • Electromechanical Systems
  • Vision Systems
  • Robotic Systems
  • Tooling Systems

• Process Types Supported
  • Automated Micro-Assembly Processes
  • Electrochemical Processes
  • Automated Cleaning Processes
  • Micro-Forging Processes
  • Heat Treat Processes

•  Assist with the development, acquisition, installation, and implementation of new machinery, equipment, and manufacturing systems.
• Conduct tests throughout all stages of production to resolve control over applicable variables and fix/solve production problems
• Guide to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best apply equipment and manufacturing techniques
• Recommend design changes to improve equipment efficiency, optimization, and reduced cost of operation.
• Support documentation such as engineering change notices, standard operating procedures, etc.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs.; Assoc.+6yrs; M.S.+0 yrs.) The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience
• 1 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
• Travel Requirements: Like domestic or international (Percentage)
• Relocation assistance/Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills, as related to manufacturing machinery and equipment, and associated processes.
• Excellent work ethic, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and collaboration skills.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves.
• A career at Alcon offers focused growth and development opportunities!
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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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.