Molding Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding)

Alcon Laboratories Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Batam; On-site; IDR 90,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon Laboratories Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Batam is seeking a Molding Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding) to support tooling, process development and quality improvements. The role focuses on molding and tooling optimization, defect analysis and troubleshooting to deliver reliable production.

Requirements include 1–2 years in molding or tooling, a mechanical/chemical engineering degree, solid English, and familiarity with Minitab or Power BI is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of molding and/or tooling experience.
• Good English communication skills (spoken and written).
• MiniTab and Power BI knowledge is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; other disciplines with relevant experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Execute pin proofing activities for optic pins and manage tooling performance.
• Investigate molding processes and implement CAPAs for molding area.
• Maintain clean, safe molding area and follow safety regulations.
• Support engineering projects and validate molding area to schedule and cost.
• Provide process improvements to enhance yield and quality.
• Conduct engineering studies and statistical analyses to optimize production.
• Support process characterization, IOQs, PQs/Stability as needed.
• Provide/ review technical specs and SOPs for production.
• Manage change requests and assess effects on validated processes.
• Collaborate with material science, packaging, automation and validation teams.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Observe Alcon policies and safety/environment standards.

Skills

Molding experience

Tooling experience

English communication

MiniTab

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical)

Tools

MiniTab

Power BI

Job description

Molding Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding)

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?
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 Associate II, Molding & Tooling Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for assisting in mold tooling and injection molding process development, supporting defect analysis, tooling optimization, and process troubleshooting.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• 1-2 years of experience in Molding and/or Tooling. Experience in either molding or tooling is acceptable.
• Level of English: Good communication skills; able to speak clearly and communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of MiniTab / Power BI is advantageous
• Bachelor's degree is required. A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or a related field) is preferred; however, candidates with a bachelor's degree in other disciplines with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

In this role, a typical day will include:

1. Execute Pin Proofing activities for Optic Pins. Setup systems to manage the tooling, pins, associated molding equipment performance, and replacement frequency.

2. Perform investigations related to Molding process and implement various CAPAs related to molding area.

3. Maintain molding area in clean & orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.

4. Support engineering projects (improvement/transfer/equipment) and validation of molding area to ensure timely completion within schedule, cost and in compliance of all standards.

5. Provide process improvement & re-engineering for product yield & quality improvement.

6. Carry out engineering studies, perform statistical analysis as needed, to maintain an efficient production process and system, to support product yield improvement and product quality improvement. 7. Support process characterization studies, process/equipment qualification and IOQs, PQs/Stability.

7. Provide and/or review technical specifications and SOPs necessary for production processes.

8. Carry out change request and evaluate effects of changes to validated processes.

9. Support/work very closely with material science, packaging engineering, automation & controls engineering, metrology/calibration and validation engineering.

10. To perform any other duty that may be assigned by immediate superior from time to time

11. Observe & Ensure full compliance with Alcon Information Security Policy, Cooperate citizenship policy & code of conduct.

12. Adhere to Alcon Safety & Environment Standards, Report to superior immediately if observe any near miss or any injury/ incident occurred at workplace.

With worldwide headquarters in Atlanta, Ciba Vision is a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of optical and ophthalmic products and services, including contact lenses and lens care products. Ciba Vision products are available in more than 70 countries worldwide.

With worldwide headquarters in Atlanta, Ciba Vision is a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of optical and ophthalmic products and services, including contact lenses and lens care products. Ciba Vision products are available in more than 70 countries worldwide.