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This role is part of Alcon's Engineering function, a team focused on improving quality, processes, products, packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes.The Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for leading research initiatives and optimizing project outcomes by developing and evaluating new production materials, equipment, and technologies. This role demands advanced technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and strict adherence to procedures.

Specifics Include:

• Lead research initiatives and perform specialized technical tasks to optimize project outcomes
• Develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials, equipment, and technologies before mass production
• Complete manufacturing research and development to address production cost and quality issues
• Conduct technical feasibility tests to ensure production efficiency
• Evaluate project capacity for production process design and development
• Develop and implement standard manufacturing procedures to reduce costs and determine product quality standards
• Arrange equipment and tools to support production
• Select and communicate with vendors to determine product specifications and ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery
• Engage with partner functions such as Research and Development, commercial, and quality
• Make strategic decisions to drive project performance and technological innovation
• Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to organizational compliance
• Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance

• Basic to Intermediate Proficiency on:

- Risk Management/ FMEA

- Understanding of MDSAP/ applicable regulatory requirement for medical device (ISO 13485)

- Project management

- Technical document review and writing

- Data analysis/ investigation skills

Associate must have ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations​.

Qualifications: Associate shall have the appropriate education and experience to successfully perform the responsibilities/activities of this role.

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