2027 Electrical & Computer Engineering Intern

alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking multiple Electrical & Computer Engineering Interns for its 2027 Summer Internship Program across several U.S. locations, including Fort Worth, TX.

Interns will gain meaningful industry experience, work on real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals to advance Alcon's mission to help people see brilliantly. The program offers coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities while building technical skills in CAD, embedded software, and robotics.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university for at least one semester prior to internship and another semester after.
• Pursuing at least a bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, embedded, firmware, robotics, or related major.
• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0
• Demonstrated leadership skills (e.g. extracurricular activities or projects)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without sponsorship (F1 with CPT can be accommodated)
• Ability to commit to a 10-12-week, full-time (40 hours per week) summer internship

Responsibilities

• Design or enhance lab and research equipment using CAD, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and controls.
• Develop embedded software/firmware for 32-bit microcontrollers using C/C++, RTOS, and embedded Linux.
• Debug electronic and embedded systems with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Support manufacturing automation projects involving cobots, programming and machine-vision systems.
• Develop robotics applications for patient positioning, including simulation-to-real deployment.

Skills

Leadership

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

GPA 2.8/4.0 or higher

Tools

CAD

3D printing

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Job description

About Alcon:

Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning more than 75 years, we offer one of the broadest portfolios of products designed to enhance sight and improve people's lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year, supporting those living with conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates help enhance quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with eye care professionals, and programs that advance access to quality eye care. If you'd like to help change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

Position Description:

Alcon is seeking multiple talented and motivated Electrical & Computer Engineering Interns to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program across several U.S. locations, including Johns Creek, GA; Goleta, CA; Lake Forest, CA; Fort Worth, TX; and Houston, TX. Interns will have the opportunity to gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals across Alcon. Through this internship, students will build technical skills, expand their professional network, and receive coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities while helping advance Alcon's mission to help people see brilliantly.

Potential Internship Project Areas:

• Design or enhance custom laboratory and research equipment using CAD, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and controls.
• Develop embedded software and firmware for 32-bit microcontrollers using C/C++, real-time operating systems, and embedded Linux.
• Debug electronic and embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters and power supplies.
• Support manufacturing automation projects involving cobots, programming and machine‑vision systems.
• Develop robotics applications for patient positioning, including simulation-to-real training and deployment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to internship or co‑op, and at least one additional semester following internship or co‑op.
• Must be pursuing at least a bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, embedded, firmware, robotics, or related major .
• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0
• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated)
• Ability to commit to a 10-12-week, full-time (40 hours per week) summer internship

ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E‑VERIFY Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non‑discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, 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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.