Associate I Instrumentation and Calibration

Alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon Fort Worth is seeking an Associate, Instrumentation & Calibration to install, calibrate, test and repair instruments in a GMP environment. You will work on-site with manufacturing equipment, ensuring quality standards and regulatory compliance, including SOP adherence and documentation.

Requires a High School Diploma, fluent English and 3 years of relevant experience; responsibilities include instrument maintenance, diagnostics, and collaboration with engineers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluent English reading/writing and communication required.
• At least 3 years of relevant instrumentation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, test and repair instruments to ensure quality standards.
• Inspect and test operation of instruments and devices to diagnose faults.
• Install and maintain control and measurement instruments on plant equipment.
• Follow SOPs and maintain accurate documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers to design and build instrument solutions where needed.

Skills

English fluency

3 years experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GxP SOPs

Job description

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?

The Associate I, Instrumentation and Calibration 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, Instrumentation & Calibration Technical Support (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for installing, calibrating, testing, and repairing instruments to ensure quality standards and support custom instrument design. This role is on-site in our Fort Worth, Texas location and a typical day would include:

• Apply technical knowledge to perform tasks and support project goals effectively.
• Install, calibrate, test, and repair instruments and technologies that monitor environmental conditions within a manufacturing facility.
• Inspect and test the operation of instruments and devices such as oscilloscopes, calipers, pressure gauges, and temperature controllers to diagnose faults.
• Install and maintain control and measurement instruments on plant equipment.
• Test and measure heat, light, voltage, amperage, weight, vacuum, magnetic resistance, or various content measurements to ensure conformance with quality standards and controls.
• Work with engineers to design and build custom instrument and control devices where required.
• Follow procedures with some decision-making authority, requiring job-related training, attention to detail, and reliability.
• 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.
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to the overall compliance of the organization.
• Commit to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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.

What You'll Bring to Alcon:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities. Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.

• Travel - up to 5%
• Sponsorship - No
• Relocation - No
• Alcon Careers
• See your impact at alcon.com/careers

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.