Associate, Process Engineer

Alcon; Sinking Spring (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

PTO for hourly associates

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering to design, develop, and implement efficient production processes for mass production. The role focuses on equipment layout, troubleshooting, and shaping technical specifications to optimize manufacturing operations.

You will ensure adherence to GxP regulations and SOPs, with rigorous quality control and thorough documentation. This on-site position offers growth and a chance to contribute to fellow patients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• English read/write/communicate fluently required.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to perform tasks and support project goals effectively.
• Design, develop, and implement new or revised production processes for efficient mass production, including layout of manufacturing equipment.
• Specify procedures for tool and equipment fabrication and adapt machinery to factory conditions.
• Conduct tests to control variables and troubleshoot production problems.
• Provide guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications.
• Ensure processes comply with GxP regulations by following SOPs and maintaining documentation.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience

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?

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. The Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for designing, developing, and implementing efficient production processes for mass production. You will ensure equipment layout efficiency, troubleshoot production issues, and guide technical specifications.

Specifics Include:

• Apply technical knowledge to perform tasks and support project goals effectively
• Design, develop, and implement new or revised production processes for efficient mass production, including the arrangement of manufacturing equipment for optimal layout and the sequence of production operations
• Specify procedures for tool and equipment fabrication and adapt machinery to factory conditions
• Conduct tests throughout production stages to control variables and troubleshoot production problems
• Provide guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications
• Ensure production processes and procedures comply with regulations, adhering to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training
• Follow procedures with some decision-making authority, meeting individual job requirements and contributing to organizational compliance

What You'll Bring to Alcon

• 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 Location: Onsite
• Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship Assistance: No

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

This position can be offered at a Sr. Associate I, Manufacturing Production Process Engineering level, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Alcon Careers

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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] let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.