SR. Molding Engineer I

Alcon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Sponsorship Available

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking a talented SR. Molding Engineer I to join their Engineering Manufacturing Team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative production processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with both internal and external partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a focus on professional development and a robust benefits package, this role promises to enhance your career while making a significant impact on the lives of patients and customers.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership experience for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for new equipment purchases and capex financials.
• Design and implement production processes for efficient manufacturing.

Skills

Project Management

Elastomeric Polymers

Injection Molding

Process Qualification

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School + 10 years

Associate's Degree + 6 years

Master's Degree

Tools

Injection Molding Equipment

Polycarbonate

Acrylic

Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.



We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a SR. Molding Engineer I, our Engineering Manufacturing Team, you will be trusted with designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods at Houston, Texas US.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Project Management of new equipment purchases including capex financial management.


• Acting SME (Subject Matter Expert) concerning elastomeric polymers, primarily LSR (liquid silicon rubber).


• Onboarding of new technologies such as double shot injection molding. Ground up injection molding process building using a variety of plastics (E.g. Polycarbonate, acrylic, LSR - liquid silicone rubber) and name brands of equipment. (E.g. Nessei, Husky, Aurburg, & Engel)


• Collaboration with internal customers and external suppliers at a detailed technical level.


• Process/Equipment qualification - IQ/OQ/PQ & troubleshooting via scientific molding principles.


• Designing arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout


• Designing the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions


• Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems


• Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques


• Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0yrs)


• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English


• 2 Years of Relevant Experience


• 1 Year of Demonstrated Leadership


• Work hours: Exempt: Monday through Friday / 8:00am - 5:00pm


• Travel Requirements: 20%


• Relocation assistance: Yes


• Sponsorship available: Yes

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolve


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