Associate II, Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering

Alcon MX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate II in Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering to help develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials, equipment, and technologies. You will conduct research, run feasibility tests, and collaborate with vendors and partner functions to improve production quality and efficiency.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and adherence to SOPs and GxP regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift Monday – Friday

Responsibilities

• Handle complex tasks and contribute to advanced projects using your expertise
• Develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials, equipment, and technologies before mass production
• Complete manufacturing research and development to address production cost and quality issues
• Conduct technical feasibility tests to ensure production efficiency
• Evaluate project capacity for production process design and development
• Develop and implement standard manufacturing procedures
• Evaluate production processes to reduce costs and determine product quality standards
• Arrange equipment and tools to support production
• Select and communicate with vendors to determine product specifications and ensure timely, budget‑compliant delivery
• Engage with partner functions such as Research and Development, commercial, and quality
• Make significant decisions within your project area, influencing outcomes
• Adhere to Good Practice regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures, maintaining documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to organizational compliance
• Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance
• 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
• Support assessments of risk and process improvements for Alcon Production
• Support projects related to Business Continuity, Risk Management, and/or Cost Savings

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Collaborative Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

About Alcon

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?

Role Summary

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. Associate II, Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating new production materials, equipment, and technologies. You will conduct research, perform feasibility tests, and collaborate with vendors and partner functions, requiring advanced technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex tasks and contribute to advanced projects using your expertise
• Develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials, equipment, and technologies before mass production
• Complete manufacturing research and development to address production cost and quality issues
• Conduct technical feasibility tests to ensure production efficiency
• Evaluate project capacity for production process design and development
• Develop and implement standard manufacturing procedures
• Evaluate production processes to reduce costs and determine product quality standards
• Arrange equipment and tools to support production
• Select and communicate with vendors to determine product specifications and ensure timely, budget‑compliant delivery
• Engage with partner functions such as Research and Development, commercial, and quality
• Make significant decisions within your project area, influencing outcomes
• Adhere to Good Practice regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures, maintaining documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to organizational compliance
• Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance
• 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
• Support assessments of risk and process improvements for Alcon Production
• Support projects related to Business Continuity, Risk Management, and/or Cost Savings

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift Monday – Friday
• Work Location: Onsite – Houston, TX
• Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None
• Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience: Project Management experience, Strong Communication Skills, Strong Collaborative Skills

How you can thrive at Alcon

Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses.

Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities.

Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

Benefits

Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

About Alcon

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.