Manufacturing Science & Technology Engineer II

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

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.