Posted:
3/29/2026, 4:14:17 PM
Location(s):
Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Data & Analytics
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 recognised 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 proud part of the Alcon group, Cylite’s innovative product range is redefining how optometrists, ophthalmologists and researchers detect and treat eye disease with its patented technology. With customers across USA, Europe and Australia, we’re looking to rapidly scale our product offering and production capabilities.
They will:
• Develop a broad understanding of the Alcon products, their underlying technologies, and their application at Alcon.
• Assist in meeting any product-based objectives set by Engineering, Production, Quality, Regulatory, and Marketing.
• Work collaboratively across all disciplines to take products from development to mass production and general availability in the market.
• Analyse new and existing engineering technologies and apply them in the testing of manufactured products.
Apply statistical analysis techniques to monitor, control, and improve manufacturing processes by analysing production data, conducting Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA/GR&R) studies, identifying sources of process variation, and supporting data‑based decision‑making to improve product quality, yield, and overall process capability.
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve process control systems, including SPC and MSA frameworks, to ensure production processes are stable, repeatable, well‑controlled, and capable of meeting quality and performance requirements.
Perform production capacity and throughput analysis to evaluate current manufacturing performance, identify constraints and bottlenecks, and support informed production planning, prioritisation, and risk mitigation decisions.
Actively support day‑to‑day production operations by participating in daily production stand‑up meetings, clearly communicating priorities, production status, risks, and required actions.
Proactively escalate and communicate issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, or production capacity to the appropriate stakeholders, while working collaboratively across Engineering, Quality, NPI, Systems, R&D, and Production teams to drive timely and effective resolution.
Skills & Experiences:
Degree:
A degree in Engineering or Science (Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related field)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hands-on manufacturing support role, experience with precision components. Experience in optics - highly preferred.
• Capable of upskilling to develop technical capabilities in a challenging technical domain.
• A strong communicator with structured problem solving and fault finding skills who can map and improve processes for product assembly and test (Experience with automation tools / software highly regarded).
• An understanding of 5S, Lean and Six Sigma principles in manufacturing.
• Can operate effectively within our Quality Management regime with regards to the maintenance of documentation and records.
With Attributes:
• Pays a high level of attention to detail.
• Is self-driven, reliable, and responsible; takes ownership of their work.
• Can plan and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Has good oral and written communication skills; can collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. You must have valid full Australia work rights before you apply.
Why Join Alcon?
•Full-Time Role: Standard day shift with stable hours.
•Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with innovative medical imaging products that make a real impact.
•Exciting Work Environment: Be part of a fast-growing, award-winning company.
•Supportive Culture: Join a team built on integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Alcon Careers
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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.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSTERS
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If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.
Website: https://alcon.com/
Headquarter Location: Beijing, Beijing, China
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Eyewear ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical