Process Development Engineer, Manufacturing (18 months contract)

Alcon; City of Monash; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon Australia is seeking a Process Development Engineer, Manufacturing on a 12 month fixed-term contract to design, develop and implement scalable production processes for eye care products.

The role emphasizes optimizing equipment layouts, production sequences, and process controls with a strong focus on compliance, safety, and continuous improvement. A solid mechanical, chemical and optics background and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Min bachelor's degree in engineering, automation ect related discipline.
• 5-10 years NPI engineer, process engineer experience in MTO, prefer in start-ups, relevant experience in highly regulated industry with complex product lines. Optics most preferred.
• Hands-on approach with a strong ability to work directly on equipment and processes.
• Self-starter who can work independently and take initiative in problem-solving and process improvement.
• Commitment to compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environments.
• Commitment to high-quality work and continuous improvement.
• Positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Designing arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Designing the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions.
• Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems.
• Providing guidance and inputs to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Responsible for supporting optical assembly processes, including proper handling and cleaning techniques of optical components to maintain high-quality standards.
• The role requires familiarity with optical adhesives and a basic understanding of bonding chemistry to ensure effective and reliable assembly.
• Knowledge of optical systems, optical measurements and optical system performance.
• Requires understanding of compliance, pharmaceutical, biological, biochemical, medical, patent and commercial factors.
• Make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials; develop and inform new product design or current product upgrades to ensure manufacturability and assembly; support investigations by providing technical reports for use by regulatory agencies/bodies.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Chemical engineering

Optics

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Process Development Engineer, Manufacturing (18 months contract)

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

Job profile summary

Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass productionof goods including:

Designing arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout

Designing thesequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions

Conducting tests throughout all stages of production todeterminecontrol over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems

Providing guidanceand inputsto product design engineering on technical specifications that will bestutilizeequipment and manufacturing techniques.

Ensuring that production processes and proceduresare in compliance withregulations.

Responsible for supporting optical assembly processes, including properhandlingandcleaning techniquesof optical components tomaintainhigh-quality standards.

The role requires familiarity with optical adhesives and a basicunderstanding of bonding chemistry to ensure effective and reliable assembly.

Knowledge of optical systems, optical measurements and optical system performance.

Requires understanding of compliance, pharmaceutical, biological, biochemical, medical,patentand commercial factors.

Make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials; develop and inform new product design or current product upgrades to ensure manufacturability and assembly; support investigations by providing technical reports for use by regulatory agencies/bodies.

Min bachelor's degree in engineering, automation ect related discipline

5-10 years NPI engineer, process engineer experience in MTO, prefer in start-ups, relevant experience in highly regulated industry with complex product lines. Optics most preferred.

Strong Mechanical, chemical, process, optics background, with strong problem-solving skills.

Hands-on approach with a strong ability to work directly on equipment and processes.

Self-starter who can work independently and take initiative in problem-solving and process improvement.

Commitment to compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.

Strong communication and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environments

Commitment to high-quality work and continuous improvement

Positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges

No visa sponsorship/relocation will be provided.

All applicants need to have full Australian work rights.

12-month Fixed term contract

• - Join a global leader with a rich history of innovation and excellence in eye care.
• - Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion.
• - Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.
• - Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide by contributing to cutting-edge advancements in eye health.

See your impact at alcon.com/careers

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