Embedded & Robotics Engineering Intern (Summer)

Alcon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon invites Electrical & Computer Engineering Interns for its 2027 Summer Internship across multiple U.S. locations including Houston, TX. Interns will work on embedded software, hardware debugging, and robotics related to eye care, gaining hands-on experience under expert mentors.

The program spans 10–12 weeks, full-time, offering coaching and development opportunities while contributing to real-world projects to help people see brilliantly.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited university for at least one semester prior to internship and at least one semester after.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software/firmware for 32-bit microcontrollers using C/C++, RTOS, and Embedded Linux.
• Debug electronic and embedded systems with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Support manufacturing automation projects involving cobots, programming, and machine-vision systems.
• Develop robotics applications for patient positioning, including simulation-to-real deployment.

Skills

Embedded software

CAD

3D printing

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Embedded Linux

CAD software

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Alcon invites Electrical & Computer Engineering Interns for its 2027 Summer Internship across multiple U.S. locations including Houston, TX. Interns will work on embedded software, hardware debugging, and robotics related to eye care, gaining hands-on experience under expert mentors.

The program spans 10–12 weeks, full-time, offering coaching and development opportunities while contributing to real-world projects to help people see brilliantly.