Summer Vision Science & Optical Engineering Intern

Alcon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon offers multiple Optical & Vision Science Engineering Interns for the 2027 Summer Internship Program at Goleta, CA and other U.S. locations.

Interns will gain hands-on industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and receive coaching and mentorship while helping advance Alcon's mission to help people see brilliantly. The program emphasizes technical skill-building, professional networking, and opportunities to work with professionals across eye care.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university for at least one semester prior to internship and at least one additional semester following internship.
• 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 (e.g. extracurricular activities or projects)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without sponsorship (F1 visa with CPT 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 skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or pursuing optics/vision science/related

Job description

Alcon offers multiple Optical & Vision Science Engineering Interns for the 2027 Summer Internship Program at Goleta, CA and other U.S. locations.

Interns will gain hands-on industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and receive coaching and mentorship while helping advance Alcon's mission to help people see brilliantly. The program emphasizes technical skill-building, professional networking, and opportunities to work with professionals across eye care.