Summer Optical & Vision Science Engineer Intern

Alcon MX; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking multiple Optical & Vision Science Engineering Interns for the 2027 Summer Internship Program in several U.S. locations, including Fort Worth, TX. Interns will gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals across Alcon.

Interns will build technical skills, expand their professional network, and receive coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities while helping advance Alcon’s mission to help people see brilliantly.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university for at least one semester prior to internship or co-op and at least one additional semester following internship or co-op.
• Pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree in optics, optical engineering, optometry, vision science, imaging, physics, 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

• Evaluate hazard detection while driving through different intraocular-lens models and under glare conditions.
• Study relationships between contrast sensitivity and visual acuity and optical-quality measures such as modulation transfer function.
• Design and conduct laboratory studies using wavefront sensors, vision simulators and psychophysical testing systems.
• Support advanced metrology through instrument design, testing, qualification, image processing and data analysis.
• Apply optical imaging, wavefront sensing, optical coherence tomography and interferometric techniques to ophthalmic-product research.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in optics/related major

Job description

Alcon is seeking multiple Optical & Vision Science Engineering Interns for the 2027 Summer Internship Program in several U.S. locations, including Fort Worth, TX. Interns will gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals across Alcon.

Interns will build technical skills, expand their professional network, and receive coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities while helping advance Alcon’s mission to help people see brilliantly.