Summer ECE Intern: Embedded Systems & Robotics

Alcon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 8,600 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking multiple Electrical & Computer Engineering Interns for our 2027 Summer Internship Program across several U.S. locations, including Johns Creek, GA; Goleta, CA; Lake Forest, CA; Fort Worth, TX; and Houston, TX.

Interns will gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals across Alcon. Through this internship, students will build technical skills, expand their professional network, and receive coaching, mentoring, and

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to internship or co-op, and at least one additional semester following internship or co-op.
• Must be pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, embedded, firmware, robotics, or related major.
• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0
• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated)
• Ability to commit to a 10–12-week, full-time (40 hours per week) summer internship

Responsibilities

• Design or enhance custom laboratory and research equipment using CAD, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and controls.
• Develop embedded software and firmware for 32-bit microcontrollers using C/C++, real-time operating systems, and embedded Linux.
• Debug electronic and embedded systems using 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 training and deployment.

Job description

Alcon is seeking multiple Electrical & Computer Engineering Interns for our 2027 Summer Internship Program across several U.S. locations, including Johns Creek, GA; Goleta, CA; Lake Forest, CA; Fort Worth, TX; and Houston, TX.

Interns will gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals across Alcon. Through this internship, students will build technical skills, expand their professional network, and receive coaching, mentoring, and