Associate I Instrumentation and Calibration

Alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking an Associate I in Instrumentation and Calibration. This on-site role focuses on installing, calibrating, testing, and repairing instruments to ensure quality standards and support custom instrument design.

You will work with engineers, adhere to SOPs and GxP regulations, and contribute to continuous improvement while gaining practical hands-on experience in a global medical device company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

3 Years of Relevant Experience

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma

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 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.