2027 Spring/Summer Co-Op - Electrical Maintenance

Alcon MX; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentoring opportunities

High visibility projects

Job summary

Alcon in Johns Creek, GA is seeking a hands‑on Electrical Maintenance co‑op for next summer. You will support NFPA 70B preventive maintenance, update drawings, and help maintain CMMS records in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.

You will gain exposure to electrical systems, asset management, and drawing management while collaborating with Reliability Engineering. Onsite 40-hour weeks, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to real projects that improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the co‑op, and at least one additional semester following your co‑op.
• 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 US on a permanent basis. Students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated
• Ability to commit to a 10-12 weeks summer co‑op, full time (40 hrs./week) project

Responsibilities

• NFPA 70B Preventive Maintenance Support: Develop PM procedures and verify maintenance records.
• Assist in identifying critical electrical assets and maintenance priorities.
• Update equipment records within the CMMS system and verify diagram accuracy.
• Review and redline electrical drawings (one‑line diagrams, panel schedules).
• Field walkdowns and safety‑compliant documentation of changes or modifications.

Skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Mechatronics

Industrial Systems Technology

Engineering Technology

Related Technical Discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

CMMS

Excel

Job description

As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We’re extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we’ve helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we’re just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you’d like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

The Electrical Maintenance co‑op will support the Electrical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering teams in maintaining accurate electrical system documentation, updating electrical drawings, and assisting with preventive maintenance initiatives aligned with NFPA 70B standards. This role provides hands‑on exposure to industrial electrical systems, CMMS processes, reliability‑centered maintenance practices, and regulatory compliance within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The Alcon team is looking for a talented and motivated co‑op to join us onsite for next summer at the Johns Creek, Ga. location. Alcon co‑ops will have the opportunity to not only gain industry experience and network with other Alcon professionals. They will also have the chance to make a real‑world impact by working on meaningful projects that will help patients and customers see brilliantly. Alcon also offer co‑ops personal and professional development, high visibility and coaching and mentoring opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• NFPA 70B Preventive Maintenance Support
  • Support development of PM procedures
  • Verify maintenance records and document compliance activities.
  • Assist in identifying critical electrical assets and maintenance priorities.
  • Support collection of electrical inspection data and findings.
• Reliability & Asset Management
  • Update equipment records within the CMMS system.
  • Assist with equipment hierarchy and asset tagging verification.
  • Support critical spare parts identification and inventory reviews.
  • Participate in root cause investigations of electrical failures.
• Electrical Drawing Management
  • Review, update, and maintain electrical one‑line diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment drawings.
  • Verify field conditions and compare against existing AutoCAD drawings.
  • Redline electrical drawings based on maintenance modifications and equipment upgrades.
  • Support creation and organization of digital drawing libraries.
• Field Support
  • Conduct facility walkdowns with maintenance personnel.
  • Verify breaker, panel, transformer, and equipment labeling.
  • Assist in documenting electrical system modifications.
  • Observe contractors and electrical maintenance activities while maintaining safety compliance.
• Support projects focused on:
  • Electrical system reliability
  • Documentation accuracy
  • PM optimization
  • NFPA 70B compliance improvements
  • Asset life‑cycle management

Students from the following majors are encouraged to apply:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Mechatronics
• Industrial Systems Technology
• Engineering Technology
• Related Technical Discipline

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the co‑op, and at least one additional semester following your co‑op
• 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 US on a permanent basis. Students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated
• Ability to commit to a 10-12 weeks summer co‑op, full time (40 hrs./week) project

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and one‑line diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

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.

At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well‑known Opti‑Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.